The use of standard English by EFL teachers in Colombia in different context by Astrid Eliana Herrera

In Medellín, English teachers must help their students correct their "Paisa" accents, otherwise they will not be understood by foreigners.

astridelianaherrera — 2025-06-09 01:23:37 UTC

As a fact: English in Singapore or Nigeria has a local accent and is valid internationally.

An English teacher in La Guajira who speaks with a Wayuu accent should not teach in bilingual schools. Students will not learn "correct" standard English.

astridelianaherrera — 2025-06-09 01:23:37 UTC

As a fact: The Wayuunaiki language is more than just a means of communication; it is a cornerstone of the Wayuu people’s cultural identity. In this context, english is not the second language.

Private schools in Bogotá prefer to hire a native speaker from the U.S. (even if he or she is not an educator) rather than a Colombian with a master's degree in English teaching.

astridelianaherrera — 2025-06-09 01:23:37 UTC

As a fact: maybe you can talk about the advantages of disadvantages of hiring a native teacher or a Colombian with master degree.

2025-06-09 14:27:06 UTC

I think that it's important have a good accent, but the main function of a language is express ideas, so we can not pressuring or making people feel bad if they fail to have a good accent