Discussion Topic 2: Is NNES teachers good?

Which English teachers do you think is better for our students, native speakers of English, or Korean English teachers? Why?


Moram : I think Korean English teachers are good for Korean students when learning English,because English native teachers may speak English more fluently than Non native English speakers but they don't understand Korean cultures so they will have problems teaching Korean students. When learning English, students need to understand fully about English and it would be very difficult when taught from Native Englsih teachers. So I think Korean students should learn from NNES teachers. It can be a problem when students don't fully understand Native English teachers.



● NNES TEACHERS ARE BETTER FOR STUDENTS

1. NNES teachers can teach English fitted in KSAT which studnets have to take to get into the university.
2. NNES teachers can communicate with Korean students.
3. Korean teahcers can compete NES teachers in terms of language proficiency.

4. NNES teahcers can play multiple roles.(ex. counselor)

5. It is more efficent when NNES just translate the words that Korean students can't undertand.

● NES TEACHERS ARE BETTER FOR STUDENTS
1. Students can be accustomed to NES teachers.