Everything Education Podcast

S01E01: Are Native English Language Teachers Better?

Written by András Sztrókay | 2 October 2025

In this first episode, we dig deep into the questions around Native and Non-Native English Language Teachers.

Talking to a teacher trainer, as well as three school and three agent representatives, we discuss what makes a good teacher, what clients are asking for, what schools deliver, and how good agents guide and educate their clients.

GUESTS

The Expert:

  • Anna Csíky, Teacher and Teacher Trainer

The School Panel:

  • Shoko Doherty, CEO of Celtic English Academy and Chair of English UK
  • John Chisholm, Head of International at Whitgift School
  • Marike Colyn, Head of Recruitment and Training, Oskar lernt Englisch

The Agent Panel:

  • Afonso Leitão, General Manager of Edu4WORD
  • Gabriela Ardito, Founder and CEO of VCE International, President of ARSAA
  • Susan Fang, Co-Founder and Owner of OxBridge Holdings, Inc. and Director and Founder of UKGuardianship

 

Listen now.