Did not being allowed to speak her language help her learn English faster? When I taught English in China, we did full immersion and it seemed to hel...

What are Ashoke and Ashima doing to overcome these barriers? What about the move is making it worth the isolation?

Sounds like the creditor straight up took advantage of Albert's language barrier to rip him off. How can we as American citizens help other immigrant...

What is Tom doing to close that communication gap? Is he making good relationships with the refugees?

Are there any specific conflicts that have developed from this gap? Have there been any fights or drama?

Why do you think people belittle Immigrants like that? Do you think it makes them feel better about themselves? Are they doing it on purpose?

How do your see the incomprehension of the English Language influencing the characters in your book? Or are they inhibited by something else?

Do you think Kimberly views herself differently because of how she's treated? Do you think all self-worth is influenced by those around us?

Have you ever been able to work with someone who was still learning English? I always feel bad because I know I use a lot of slang and talk really fa...

Have you ever been to a foreign country and felt out of place because you didn't know all the rules? I remember feeling super disoriented in New Zeal...

Where did Neuva live before? And why was she already familiar with English?

It seems like we expect immigrants to learn English quickly. Have you ever tried to learn a second language? I've been working on Spanish for a whil...