[K. Tack Chan]

I've faced the same problem as you. I am a Malaysian-born Chinese but emigrated to Australia with my family at an early age. When I go back to Malaysia for a holiday, my relatives tease me about not being able to speak Chinese.

I have many friends who are ABC (Australian Born Chinese) who cannot speak Chinese well. My parents also insist on learning to speak English, because if your English is poor, your chances of getting a good job are very low.

In most cases Chinese parents don't really demand that their children speak Chinese. I suppose it's not a big deal, but I don't feel fully Chinese nto being fluent in my mother tongue. Therefore, I'm learning to speak better by insisting my parents speak more Chinese to me, and I actually mix with international students who can speak Chinese well. If you can't do that, I guess you have to teach yourself Chinese or take language classes.

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Name : K. Tack Chan, Gender : M, Race : Asian, Religion : Buddhist, Age : 23, City : Perth, State : N/ Country : Australia, Occupation : University Student, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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