E154
Ep154. ft. Anna Beregovaia-Breaking the Bias: The Real Cost of Nativism in Language Teaching (Part2)
From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena
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In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: In this second part of a raw and eye-opening conversation, we dive deeper into the uncomfortable truths of discrimination in the language-teaching world. From unequal pay to the myth of “native superiority,” they share real stories that expose the systemic bias holding teachers back — and why it’s time to stand together, not apart. This episode explores: • Why qualifications still lose to passports • The emotional toll of being “non-native” in a native-obsessed market •…
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In this second part of a raw and eye-opening conversation, we dive deeper into the uncomfortable truths of discrimination in the language-teaching world. From unequal pay to the myth of “native superiority,” they share real stories that expose the systemic bias holding teachers back — and why it’s time to stand together, not apart. This episode explores: • Why qualifications still lose to passports • The emotional toll of being “non-native” in a native-obsessed market • How teachers can report and challenge discriminatory hiring • Why true professionalism has nothing to do with where you were born A must-listen for educators, administrators, and anyone who believes teaching should be about skill, not skin or citizenship. Loved this episode? Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity. Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming. #LanguageEducation #TeacherVoices #PedagogyPodcast #GlobalClassroom