Between Words and Worlds

In Between Words and Worlds, Mike Liu shares real-world case studies drawn from classrooms, boardrooms, and silent spaces in between—where English isn't just a tool, but a trap, a test, and sometimes a performance. From students teaching their professors to CEOs hiding behind fluency, these stories challenge our assumptions about language, power, and identity. This is not a how-to guide—it's a how-come reflection. What happens when English is performed, but real understanding sits quietly in the back row?