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Ep71. Breaking the Native Speaker Myth: Are Native Teachers Really Better?
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
2024-12-30·00:12:27
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: For decades, the idea that native speakers are inherently better language teachers has shaped perceptions, hiring practices, and classroom dynamics. But is this belief grounded in reality, or is it just a deeply rooted myth?
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For decades, the idea that native speakers are inherently better language teachers has shaped perceptions, hiring practices, and classroom dynamics. But is this belief grounded in reality, or is it just a deeply rooted myth? In this episode, we dive into the Native Speaker Myth,…