Leadership Updates
Editors’ Remarks
Sandra Zappa-Hollman (editor) and Kyung-Hee Bae and Lisya Seloni (volunteer editors) introduce the current newsletter and encourage members to send their submissions for the next issue.
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Letter From the Chair
Karen Newman reflects on some of the transitions that usually come with this time of the year, announces the theme of our upcoming TESOL 2007 NNEST Caucus colloquium, and encourages all of us to maintain our commitment to education and research about NNEST-related issues.
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Articles and Information
Inner Workings of the Inner Circle: Repercussions for NESTs and NNESTs and Recent Challenges, Suzanne Byrne
Suzanne Byrne discusses in her article the “first-come, first-served” mindset and accompanying “finders keepers” practices characterizing the inner workings of the inner circle of the TESOL industry, and the repercussions for NESTs and NNESTs as well as recent challenges to the said mindset and practices.
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“English Villages” in South Korea: What Do They Really Promote?, Mi-Young Kim
Mi-Young Kim describes the recent emergence of “English villages” in Korea. Drawing on her experience as a village visitor for one day, she examines this new “village-mania” with a critical eye and suggests that the status of Korean NNESTs as well as the public education system in that country might be negatively affected by this new phenomenon.
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The Realization of Nonnativeness: A Personal Account, Hayriye Kayi
In her essay, Hayriye Kayi reflects on her personal experience of becoming aware of her nonnativeness while applying for a teaching assistantship position as a Turkish international student hoping to study and work in a U.S. university. Her successful story might inspire other NNESTs facing similar situations.
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EFL Teachers in Chinese Public Schools: Reflections and Suggestions on Their Needs, Yang Yu
In her article, Yang Yu discusses the English language learning phenomenon that has been sweeping across China. Illustrating the recent shifts in language teaching approaches, she focuses on issues that have arisen as a result of this phenomenon and offers some suggestions as well.
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Announcements
Announcements and Information
This includes information on various TESOL events and resources.
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About This Community
About the Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL Caucus (NNEST)
The Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL Caucus was established in October 1998 to strengthen effective teaching and learning of English around the world while respecting individuals' language rights.
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NNEST Newsletter Call for Submissions
Do you have some thoughts on the status of nonnative English speakers in TESOL (NNEST)? Do you have personal stories to share that are related to NNEST issues? Do you have some helpful tips for other NNESTs? If you do, please consider submitting an article to NNEST Newsletter for consideration.
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NNEST Newsletter Mission Statement
The purpose, audience, and vision of this newsletter are described.
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