I was born to Korean parents in America, and language has always been a conscientious choice. As a child, I knew I was going to speak only in Korean to my parents. As I’ve gotten older, my language skills stayed stagnant, and what was once a source of pride is now getting in the way of communicating with my parents.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
I grew up bilingual. But now I struggle to communicate deeply with my parents.
As I’ve gotten older, my Korean language skills have stayed stagnant
Perspective by Dabin Han
December 12, 2021 at 11:25 a.m. EST