While Barbra Mellix article “From Outside, In," discusses the differences of where she was raised, the country, and the language used compared to the language that she was to use when in the city or certain family. Mellix also wrote about how learning the proper English language and writing had become beneficial in her life. In turn, Perri Klass article, “Learning the Language" reveals how in the medical field or community there is a certain language that is used between co-workers that only they understand. Bell Hooks article “Teaching New Worlds/ New Words” there is the cultural background that is discussed, how the white culture was pushed upon the blacks in order to fit into their standards. It is apparent by these three texts that there is an apparent similarity in how language can be beneficial to some but when pushed into a culture change some are more willing to go against.

When it comes to Klass and the article "Learning the Language", it seems as if it should be very easy to relate to any type work in any type of field. It is not just the medical fiels that has its own jargon between workers. Knowing the language and the slang of your surrondings is very important. Compare this to Mellixs' article and how she was able to change her language depending where she was and whom she was with. When working in such a fast pace environment it is easy to shorten a conversation when you might not have the time to stand and chat. Klass uses the way medical students have to work their way into the lingo of things and describes how in the "community" of medical students, learning the medical jargon, there is a sense of belonging. Being able to converse with other staff members in the language that is the norm makes it easier. Being able to discuss a patience status, good or bad, while family members or patient is with-in hearing distance is also looked at as a good