Immigrantly

Speaking Imperfectly, Belonging Fully


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Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language learning should center on cultural connection—not grammatical perfection.

We unpack what it means to “feel” fluent, how multilinguals navigate identity through code-switching, and why speaking imperfectly can still be powerful. Angela shares how her platform is changing the game for Mandarin learners who want to express themselves authentically—not just pass a language test.

If you've ever lived between languages or felt like your voice changes depending on the one you speak, this conversation will hit home. 


Bonus: Angela is offering Immigrantly listeners an exclusive 10% discount on all Real You Mandarin courses with code immigrantly10.


Learn more: www.realyoumandarin.com


We invite you to join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. For more information, visit http://immigrantlypod.com.


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You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]

Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.


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