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Who’s better, who’s best?

VTTN Presentation NESTs vs Non-NESTs. Who’s better, who’s best?. VTTN Presentation NESTs vs Non-NESTs. We asked fifty-three students the following questions: Would you prefer to be taught English by a native or non-native (Vietnamese) teacher?

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Who’s better, who’s best?

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  1. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Who’s better, who’s best?

  2. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs We asked fifty-three students the following questions: Would you prefer to be taught English by a native or non-native (Vietnamese) teacher? What are the advantages/disadvantages of a native speaker teacher? What are the advantages/disadvantages of a non-native speaker teacher?

  3. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Would you prefer to be taught English by a native or non-native (Vietnamese) teacher? Native speaker teacher Non-native speaker teacher Both 52 votes 0 votes 1 vote

  4. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Would you prefer to be taught English by a native or non-native (Vietnamese) teacher? Native speaker teacher Non-native speaker teacher Both 33 votes 28 votes 49 votes

  5. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Why the difference in findings? British Council VNUIS/EQUEST

  6. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs What are the advantages/disadvantages of a native speaker teacher? What are the advantages/disadvantages of a non- native speaker teacher?

  7. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Advantages of native speaker teachers They can provide learners with excellent exposure to English They have a much wider knowledge of vocabulary and speak more naturally They are a cultural link to the target language

  8. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Advantages of non-native speaker teachers They are excellent models of successful learners of English They can teach learning strategies more effectively They can anticipate language difficulties better They can empathise more with sts They can use their shared mother tongue as an advantage Medgyes P 1992 ELT Journal Volume 46/4 October 1992 Oxford University Press

  9. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs It is a fact that non-native speaker teachers often • are paid less • have lower status • feel inferior and insecure Medgyes P 1992 ELT Journal Volume 46/4 October 1992 Oxford University Press

  10. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs Stories from the frontline…

  11. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs • Who’s better, who’s best?

  12. VTTN PresentationNESTs vs Non-NESTs What do Vietnamese English teachers need to do? • use more English in the classroom • plan and deliver interesting lessons • use the latest materials and methodology • work on improving English skills • remember your strengths

  13. NESTs vs Non-NESTs Over to you… What do you think about this issue? What experience do you have of it?

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