Whose English is ‘native English’? Does ‘nativeness’ in English Language Teaching (ELT) equate to a better teaching and learning experience and improved learning outcomes?
Native speakers typically possess an intuitive understanding of the language’s grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and pronunciation, as they have grown up using the language in everyday life. They are considered to have the highest level of proficiency and fluency in that language.
Native Speakerism – what is it and why does it matter?
