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Translated word for word, "native" means a native speaker, while "speaker" means a speaker. Therefore, "native speaker" refers to a native speaker of a language, especially English, who has been natively spoken since birth.
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Elementary school students taking English or other foreign language courses may encounter native speaker teachers in their classes. Those unfamiliar with the term "native speaker" may wonder what it means and how it benefits their learning.
This differs from English teachers or lecturers whose first language is Indonesian, while English is their second language.
However, being a native English speaker doesn't necessarily mean they have to be from England, as there are other countries where English is their primary language.
So, people from the United States, Australia, Canada, Wales, Scotland, and New Zealand can be considered native English speakers, but this also applies to other languages such as Japanese, Mandarin, and so on.
Benefits of studying with a native speaker
Now that you know what a native speaker is, you might be wondering, what are the benefits of being a native speaker? Isn't it possible to learn a foreign language by watching videos? You're right, but studying with a native speaker can be the best method for learning English, offering many benefits you can't get through other learning methods.
Here are the benefits of studying with a native speaker:
1. You can get direct correction. Unlike speaking English with a friend, where you don't know if you're pronouncing English correctly, with a native speaker, you'll receive direct correction if you make a mistake, which will accelerate your English development.
2. Assess your true English proficiency. If you're confident you've mastered English, a native speaker will determine this, as your spoken English might not necessarily be considered fluent by a native speaker. Therefore, with a native speaker, you can get an accurate assessment, unlike formal tests where the language is applied differently from everyday communication.
3. Increased self-confidence. Meeting a native speaker can be nerve-wracking because you're not used to speaking with foreigners, especially those with established English skills. However, by studying with a native speaker, this will build your confidence, so that when you need to speak with foreigners, you won't be shy anymore.
4. Learn about different cultures. Because native speakers come from different countries, you have the opportunity to learn about their different cultures, from customs, food, grammar, and so on. This will broaden your knowledge of other countries.
5. Get used to speaking English. Speaking English is important these days because it has become an international language. However, speaking English with friends is certainly rare because, as an Indonesian, you're used to speaking Indonesian.
Fortunately, with native speakers, you have the opportunity to improve your English skills because communicating with them requires you to use English.
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