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Jun 2022
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#291 Are Native Teachers Better? The Pow...

REALLIFE ENGLISH
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As a teacher I often got asked the question: "Is it better to have a native English-speaking teacher? Or can a non-native English speaking partner or teacher be just as effective?" The truth is that non-native English teachers are often just as good as native-English speakers—and sometimes they're better. Today we'll talk about why practicing with Non-Natives can actually benefit you on your language learning journey.

 

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