چکیده

Abstract In the 21st century, English is no doubt the most commonly spoken language. As a global language, English has attracted a dramatic number of people to learn English as their second or foreign language during the past several decades. According to World Languages and Cultures, the importance of learning the English language in the global market include: (a) increasing global understanding, (b) improving employment potential, (c) improving chances for entry into colleges or graduate schools, (d) expanding study abroad options, and (e) increasing the understanding of another culture. Although NNESTs have taught alongside NESTs for centuries, the difference of their instruction and their students perceptions have only been conducted recently. The purpose of this study was to investigate EFL students preference toward NESTs and NNESTs through exploring the difference of their English instruction. In all, the participants of this study were 42 Iranian EFL students in IranAsia institution. This qualitative study employed observation, individual /group interviews contained two open-ended questions. The research findings revealed that most of the students had a favourable attitude toward their NNESTs , although some shortcomings were indicated. More precisely, NESTs had important role in students English learning improvement. However, NNESTs had crucial role in knowledge of students learning difficulties, and at communicating in general while NESTs were considered more difficult to communicate with students. The final result indicated that EFL programs where both group of teachers work cooperatively were considered an effective English learning environment for EFL learners.

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Keywords: EFL learners, non-native English speaking teachers, native English speaking teachers, learners perceptions

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Parisa Shariatnia , 1398 , The Effect of two Different Groups of Teachers; Educated Non-Native English Speaking Teachers(NNESTs) and Uneducated Native English Speaking Teachers(NESTs); on Iranian English Learners Perceptions and preferences , اولين کنفرانس بين المللي مطالعات زبان انگليسي