103: Unequal Englishes (with Ruanni Tupas and Nicole Holliday)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Challenging Native Speaker Ideologies
This chapter examines the legal and social implications of preferring native speakers in language education globally, particularly highlighting discriminatory practices in Europe and Asia. It discusses the shift toward valuing teaching proficiency over native speaker status and the ongoing struggle against ingrained biases in communication. The chapter underscores the need for strategic teacher training that embraces sociolinguistic knowledge and promotes equitable dialogue across different English dialects.
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