Periagoge
Scenario

Why perfect English doesn't guarantee acceptance

I speak perfect English but still get asked where I'm really from and I'm starting to hate how American I sound.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Linguistic assimilation fails to provide the social acceptance it promised, creating resentment toward adopted identity.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.