Comments on: Discussion: Our Linguistic Identity https://mushroom-scholars.org/discussion-our-linguistic-identity/ Teaching & Learning English Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:52:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: The Gator Guy https://mushroom-scholars.org/discussion-our-linguistic-identity/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:52:37 +0000 https://mushroom-scholars.org/?p=16239#comment-1571 If you are able to access BBC, here’s a topical discussion about English and national identity, specifically Canadian identity as a linguistic mix of American, English and homegrown Canadian: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj69d89l8l5o

]]> By: The Nerdy Gator Kid https://mushroom-scholars.org/discussion-our-linguistic-identity/comment-page-1/#comment-1459 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:15:43 +0000 https://mushroom-scholars.org/?p=16239#comment-1459 In reply to The Gator Guy.

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]]> By: The Gator Guy https://mushroom-scholars.org/discussion-our-linguistic-identity/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:47:25 +0000 https://mushroom-scholars.org/?p=16239#comment-1457 👍 You might get cited in grade 8 assessments :-D]]> In reply to The Nerdy Gator Kid.

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]]> By: The Nerdy Gator Kid https://mushroom-scholars.org/discussion-our-linguistic-identity/comment-page-1/#comment-1445 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:43:17 +0000 https://mushroom-scholars.org/?p=16239#comment-1445 THIS TOOK A LONG TIME TO WRITE SO PLEASE GIVE ME SOME LIKES AND COMMENTS]]> Switching between my languages—Mandarin, English, and now German—feels like I have different personalities for each one. Mandarin is my home language; it’s comfortable and direct. English is my school and internet language; it’s flexible and open. Now, learning German is like solving a puzzle. It feels very structured and logical, and my brain has to work in a new way. It can be tiring to switch between them, but it also makes me feel like a citizen of the world.

I haven’t felt looked down on for speaking Mandarin, but sometimes people see it as just a “school subject” or something very foreign. They don’t always understand that it’s a big part of my identity and my family life. Now that I’m learning German, I sometimes feel shy or worried about making mistakes, which is a new feeling. It makes me respect anyone who learns another language, because it’s really hard work!

My experiences have shaped how I see my languages. Learning English showed me a whole new world of friends and ideas. It made me more confident. Now, learning German is teaching me patience and how to laugh at my own mistakes. It reminds me that it’s okay not to be perfect. So, Mandarin is my heart, English is my voice to the world, and German is my new brain challenge. They all help me understand different parts of life.

FROM THE NERDY GATOR KID

😀 THIS TOOK A LONG TIME TO WRITE SO PLEASE GIVE ME SOME LIKES AND COMMENTS

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