The Non Native Speaker

Empowering Non-Native Speakers around the Globe

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A Guide for English Language Teachers, Businesses, and Freelancers to Shine On Camera

n the ever-evolving landscape of education, where the power of video is becoming increasingly apparent, LinkedIn stands out as a prime platform for sharing knowledge in a more professional setting.

Did you know that on video contents are shared 20 times more than other posts? This isn’t just a statistic; it’s an invitation for English Language teachers, businesses, and freelancers to leverage the potential of video content and elevate their professional presence.

Let’s delve into how you can seamlessly integrate video into your repertoire, whether you’re an individual educator, a language teaching business, or a freelance professional.

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January 25, 2024

There is no such thing as an ‘Ideal Speaker’

The post debunks five fallacies in the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry, arguing that language acquisition is complex and highly individual. Misconceptions include assumptions that all learners progress similarly, native speakers model ideal language acquisition, younger learners have an advantage, immersion guarantees proficiency, and language learners progress in a fixed sequence. Each of these points have nuanced realities which are outlined.

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November 21, 2023
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I’m a Delta qualified teacher of English, who has lived and studied mostly in Malaysia, America and Italy. I have become increasingly aware of the social injustices reserved for those who are forever perceived as foreigners and non-native speakers of any given language.