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Download full textRuben Constantino Correia – MEXTESOL Journal, 2025
This paper examines English's linguistic imperialism and the resulting widespread use of the language among speakers of various linguistic backgrounds. It challenges the mistaken belief that native speakers (NS) are inherently better at speaking English simply due to their birthplace. Despite the growing number of non-native speakers (NNSs),…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Communicative Competence (Languages), Misconceptions
