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Ep153. ft. Anna Beregovaia-The Unspoken Struggle of Native and Non-Native Teachers (Part1)
In this eye-opening episode, Anna and I dive into one of the most controversial and emotional topics in language education — nativism, bias, and inequality in ELT.
From job ads demanding “young, attractive native speakers” to teachers underpaid or dismissed because of their passport, this conversation strips away the polite silence surrounding discrimination in our industry.
Mike shares shocking personal stories from Russia and Asia, while Anna recounts what her American colleague felt when used as an “advertising token.” Together, they ask: What truly makes a good teacher — nationality or…
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