What We Carry in Trust
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24020816 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ahmed Ali (0000-0002-6798-7634, University College Lahore, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-6 |
| Publication date | 2026-08-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Changing English (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1358-684X • E-ISSN: 1469-3585 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1358684x.2026.2705341 |
| OpenAlex | W7197031646 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
This autobiographical essay explores how migration, family, heritage language and classroom practice have shaped my understanding of language and English teaching. Reflecting on experiences of linguistic inheritance across three generations, I argue that language is not simply transmitted but entrusted. Through memories of my father, observations of my daughter, and encounters with students in secondary English classrooms, I consider how disciplinary language can either extend or displace students’ own voices. I suggest that teaching English is not merely the transmission of knowledge but an act of stewardship, helping students discover that their own language is worth beginning with.
Carry (investment) · Comprehension approach · Discipline · English language · Heritage language · Inheritance (genetic algorithm) · Language assessment · Language transfer · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Literacy, Media, and Education · Multilingual Education and Policy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |