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Have you ever been asked, “Where are you really from?” and wondered about the layers of meaning behind this simple question? In this engaging collection of essays and stories, the author explores the complexities of identity, heritage, and curiosity that…
CULTURE, LANGUAGE, SOCIETY Language is a cultural, political and economic tool, and English has shown great success in this domain. The spread of English internationally has been aided and abetted by the advancement in technology, forging of international organisations, and…
Since the publication of my book “Cross-cultural liaison: An Inconvenient Love?” in 2007, three mixed couples have joined my friendship list and five of my bilingual colleagues with foreign partners have given birth to healthy, gorgeous boys and girls. So,…
Today is Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day in some countries. It originated in the US, and the first Labour Day parade was held in New York City in 1882. However, unlike in many countries, this is observed…
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy wrapped up six days ago, and I’m still emotionally stretched from all the excitement. Twelve days of world-class athletes redefining gravity, speed, and human courage. I said “wow” a hundred times. From the four…
I sent the above photo to my friends in Australia and Singapore on 09/01/25 with this message: “It’s snowing in Luxembourg. It took me more than an hour to get home last night (distance – 28 km)”. My bezzie texted…
Before I talk about this month’s topic, I’d like to express my gratitude to you, my readers. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences with you, receive your “likes”, and read your comments. I wish…
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started”. – Mark Twain The school year in Europe starts in September. In France, people exchange greetings, “Bonne rentrée”. ‘Rentrer” (pronunciation – Rahn-tray) means ‘to return’. Although it originally meant “reprendre l’école” (back…
For two weeks now, we’ve been driving in roads lined with eucalyptus and gum trees, which brings back happy memories of daily trips to Brisbane’s northern and western suburbs. When I was waiting for the city train, I noticed a…
“Where do you come from” is a phrase that gives me goose pimples. I have answered this question more than a hundred times and expect to encounter the same query at any moment. Do they mean where I was born,…