“You’re not really Mexican. You can barely speak Spanish. You’re more like a coconut, brown on the outside, white on the inside.” You can laugh, just not too hard. As a second generation Mexican American raised in predominantly white neighborhoods, I’ve heard it all. Language is powerful Strong command of a second language can(…)
Right Swiping Your Way to a Second Language
Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Aaron and I am an American living and studying in Barcelona, Spain. Ever since moving abroad, my answer to the inescapable “de donde eres” question has strategically shifted from ‘the U.S.’ to ‘California.’ I must admit, it’s a great strategy. As soon as the word leaves(…)
