There were a number of interesting pieces of info that came up today. Ryuko Kubota said NNSs always sought training while the NSs weren't really as interested in getting trainin g. (2001) I agree with her in part. Since moving to the Middle East, I have been involved with local TESOL affiliates and I have noticed how passionate the NNSs are about getting training, but it is often at the behest of their institutions. I wouldn't agree with her that the NSs don't seek training, but perhaps it isn't with the same fervor.
Kubota also mafe a good point when she mentioned "...the necessity of developing a positive attitude toward other WE speakers." (2001) I think NSs can easily fall into the ethnocentric vein and completely forget about others. Kubota's work is a good reminder.
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