Why My Mother Can't Speak English is a short story by Garry Engkent, a Chinese-Canadian writer who immigrated to Canada with his parents when he was a child. The story explores the cultural and linguistic barriers that his mother faced in her new country, and how they affected her sense of identity and belonging. The story also reflects on the relationship between the mother and the son, who tries to help her learn English and apply for citizenship, but also feels frustrated by her lack of progress and resistance to change.
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The story was first published in 1991 in the Anthology of Chinese-Canadian Writing, edited by Bennett Lee and Jim Wong-Chu. It has since been included in several other anthologies and textbooks, such as Making Sense: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing (2018) by Margot Northey and Joan McKibbin, and Canadian Short Stories (2019) by Donna Bennett and Russell Brown. The story is widely read and studied in Canadian schools and universities, as it offers a valuable insight into the experiences and challenges of immigrants and their children in Canada.
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