Recensione: Hiratsuka, Takaaki (2024). Native-speakerism and trans-speakerism. Entering a new era. Cambridge University Press.

Abstract

This review aims to describe the structure and content of the volume Native-Speakerism and Trans-Speakerism. Entering a New Era by Takaaki Hiratsuka, published in 2024 by Cambridge University Press, and to emphasise the relevant aspects of the study carried out by the author. In particular, it presents the reasons that have driven the research on the notions of native-speakerism and trans-speakerism and it highlights the proposals introduced to advance in the analysis and practice of this subject in the field of Language Education, in an attempt to free those working in this field (future teachers/researchers, secondary school teachers in service, University professors) from the dichotomous perspective of "native speaker" vs "non-native speaker. The analysis concludes with some reflections by the author of the review on the virtues of the volume, including potential criticisms and addressees of the work.