Another Tongue

A rollicking, relatable introduction to the joys and frustrations of learning a new language.

Your first language is often called your "mother tongue." It's solid and familiar, just like the tongue inside your mouth; it feels like home.

But what happens when you go to a new place, with a different mother tongue? Muddling through words you can't understand can be mystifying, overwhelming. Sentences sound strange, letters may even look different. But don't give up: with plenty of practice and ...