What It Means to Be Bilingual in the United States
What it means to be bilingual in the United States, from identity and opportunity to bias, pressure, and belonging.
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How Language Shapes Identity in America
How language shapes identity in America, influencing belonging, power, and perception. Learn how language defines who is seen and heard.
A Small Ask, If You’ve Read the Book
A quiet invitation to readers of Your English Is Great, But… to leave an honest review and help an independent book keep traveling.
Why Accents Are Used to Measure Intelligence
Why are accents used to measure intelligence? Learn how accent bias, stereotypes, and power shape perceptions of intelligence.
Accent Bias in the Workplace: What Research Shows
Accent bias in the workplace affects hiring, pay, and promotions. Here’s what research shows about accent discrimination and professional bias.
Accent Bias Explained: Why How You Speak Still Matters
Accent bias explained: why how you speak still affects jobs, education, and belonging. Learn how accent discrimination works in everyday life.
Examples of Language Discrimination in Everyday Life
Real examples of language discrimination in everyday life, from workplaces to schools. Learn how accent bias and language inequality show up daily.
Is “Your English Is Great” a Microaggression?
Is “your English is great” a microaggression? Learn why the phrase can reinforce stereotypes, accent bias, and language discrimination.
Why “Your English Is Great” Is Considered Offensive
Why “your English is great” can be offensive, even when meant as a compliment. Learn how language, accent bias, and identity intersect.
José Martínez Discusses Language, Identity, and Belonging at Reading Public Library
Author José Martínez spoke at Reading Public Library about language, identity, and belonging during an author talk centered on Your English Is Great, But….
Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
I didn’t set out to write a book. I set out to make sense of things — grief, identity, the sharp edges of memory — and ended up with a … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
3 Things You Might Not Know About Your English Is Great, But…
1️⃣It started as a journal I kept during lunch breaks in New York. What began as scribbled reflections turned into stories about language, identity, and navigating the world in Spanglish. … Continue reading 3 Things You Might Not Know About Your English Is Great, But…
