Parrots are naughty! Mine says nihao (though not very clearly) but responds to me only 1 time or 2 out of 10 times i say nihao to her.
My English and Mandarin fluctuates, better when I have slept well. My bilingual friend said that we who speak more than one language will never achieve the best level of fluency in any of the languages… but probably it’s just because we don’t focus so much on keep improving. I don’t think you have to worry about your English as you use it so constantly.
You write about your personal experience of reverse migration—and the relationship between you, your mother, and the English language—so poignantly. And with admirable unapologetic candour. Thank you for another great read x
Michelle, I love your honest writing ❤️. I think moves are hard and take time no matter where you’re going! Let alone adding in another continent and language! Also, I found the lead up to 40 scarier than the actual event haha.
Parrots are naughty! Mine says nihao (though not very clearly) but responds to me only 1 time or 2 out of 10 times i say nihao to her.
My English and Mandarin fluctuates, better when I have slept well. My bilingual friend said that we who speak more than one language will never achieve the best level of fluency in any of the languages… but probably it’s just because we don’t focus so much on keep improving. I don’t think you have to worry about your English as you use it so constantly.
Happy to be here. I was compelled by the piece here: https://international.thenewslens.com/amparticle/161655
I’m in Taiwan and interested in becoming active in something positive and meaningful.
Subscribing feels like a great start.
You write about your personal experience of reverse migration—and the relationship between you, your mother, and the English language—so poignantly. And with admirable unapologetic candour. Thank you for another great read x
I love love love your writing!
Michelle, I love your honest writing ❤️. I think moves are hard and take time no matter where you’re going! Let alone adding in another continent and language! Also, I found the lead up to 40 scarier than the actual event haha.