This week we talked about college level writing, read articles/stories and watched videos about languages. My favorite reading is "Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan because it reminds of my mother and me. English is not our first language, therefore, we don't speak perfect English. However, we are both trying to speak better English.
The part that the author says even though sometimes people don't understand her mom, she understands. My stepdad always says that we speak three languages at home, English, Mandarin and my mom's own language. For example, my mom has trouble distinguish "r" and "l". But no matter what she says, I can always understand her perfectly.
The author also wrote that even though some people cannot express themselves perfectly, does not mean their thoughts are imperfect. I agree that it is very hard to put our thoughts in words that others would understand.
I think it is necessary for us to learn the language if we choose to live in this country. And I think the best way to adapt a language is by using it.
Wow, that's interesting how similar your life is to Amy Tan in Mother Tongue.
ReplyDeleteYou do a very good job summing up what we covered this week in class. I thinks its very interesting that there are so many different type of languages. Also it's tragic that some languages are going extinct, which in never knew. This was a very fun week in class. I really enjoyed learning different type of languages and the history of the English language.
ReplyDeleteWow Biyun! That is so interesting that you were able relate to the reading.
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