NNEST in 2023 – a Global Overview

Live workshop with professionals in the English Language Teaching industry!

Saturday, 21st January 2023 – 10.30 CET Online EVENT

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Meet Our Expert Panel!

This workshop is for you if…

You are a non native English teacher who has been struggling to find a job because of the bias in the English Language Teaching
You have experienced discrimination but still don’t know what to do about it and how to talk to recruiters or language schools
You are ready to fully embrace your identity and start sparking conversations on the topic of Native Speakerism, accent bias and ownership of English
You have ever wished to dig deeper on the dichotomy between Native and Non Native English teachers
You want to spend an hour and a half improving your CPD
You would like to know what is expected from you as a Non Native Teacher in terms of Certifications and Qualifications in the EU and globally
You are a new teacher and want to be better equipped to walk into the job market and answer any objections related to you or your identity
You want to hang out with a group of women who are supportive of each other and have tons of expert advise they are willing to share

What the Workshop will include…

An experts panel who will get you up to speed on what is happening globally for Non Native English teachers in less than 2 hours.
The answer as to what level of proficiency and experience is expected of Non Native English teachers
Personal stories for extra connection from ELT professionals who have either been discriminated or have themselves had discriminating behaviour towards Non Native candidates (REAL talk)
Food for thought on accent discrimination, inclusivity and diversity in language learning and teaching
Live Q&A at the end! Bring any of your questions or send me a DM on Instagram @the_non_native_speaker

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The Non Native Speaker – Meri

ABOUT

Hi there! My name is Meri, and I hold a Master’s degree in Language and Cultural Studies from the University of Modena and Reggio. I am deeply passionate about advocating for equal opportunities in English Language Teaching (ELT), specifically for non-native English speaking teachers.

I manage an Instagram page called the_non_native_speaker, where I share my thoughts on the topic of Native Speakerism.

I used to work as a language teacher and consultant for various renowned companies such as Parmalat, Adecco, 3M, FERCAM, N1 Logistics, and Barilla through private English schools in Emilia Romagna.

Currently I work full-time at an International School as an L2 English teacher.

Originally from Yerevan, Armenia, I have lived in several places such as Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, San Diego, Lecce (South Italy), and Parma (Northern Italy). I hold a Cambridge CELTA and a Global DELTA Cambridge Diploma from CLIC International House in Seville, Spain.

I enjoy attending and speaking at ELT conferences and workshops, reading books, and performing live. My mission is to dismantle prejudice and bias in education, specifically when it comes to NNESTs being denied work opportunities across the globe.