Shifting Identities in Sanaz Toossi’s “English”

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the profound themes of identity, language, and belonging through the lens of Sanaz Toossi’s play English. Set in a 2008 TOEFL prep class in Iran, the play examines the emotional and cultural struggles of learning a new language while navigating the pressures of conformity and self-expression. We discuss how the characters’ journeys reflect real-world challenges faced by language learners, from embracing new opportunities to grappling with the fear of...