Mother Tongue - By Amy Tan

In "Mother Tongue," author Amy Tan describes the version of English her mother speaks, which she describes as being very different from her written and reading abilities. Later in the article, she suggests that family language can affect student choices in university. She gives the example of many Chinese students majoring in engineering.

1. Do you agree with Ms. Tan that family language affects student choices in education? Why or why not?
2. Does your family have its own personal language, that other people do not understand? If yes, do you know how the language was created?