Therefore, this can result in an issue, since other students may resent the heritage speakers' native-like knowledge with oral language and the appearance that the Spanish speakers are studying their previously acknowledged language. At the same time, even though the Spanish speakers may be able to discuss day-to-day topics, sometimes they may struggle to communicate more complex topics. As claimed by the author, this situation is challenging for heritage Spanish speakers and potentially frustrating for other students. Thus, more and more, researchers and teachers have realized that these learners require courses tailored to their particular needs. As detailed in this article, many factors affect the language learning of heritage Spanish speakers. In fact, many Spanish courses are taught by non-native speakers of Spanish. Consequently, heritage Spanish students may not identify with or respect as a Spanish teacher someone whose native language is not Spanish. So if they cannot relate emotionally to their instructor, their academic success may be
Therefore, this can result in an issue, since other students may resent the heritage speakers' native-like knowledge with oral language and the appearance that the Spanish speakers are studying their previously acknowledged language. At the same time, even though the Spanish speakers may be able to discuss day-to-day topics, sometimes they may struggle to communicate more complex topics. As claimed by the author, this situation is challenging for heritage Spanish speakers and potentially frustrating for other students. Thus, more and more, researchers and teachers have realized that these learners require courses tailored to their particular needs. As detailed in this article, many factors affect the language learning of heritage Spanish speakers. In fact, many Spanish courses are taught by non-native speakers of Spanish. Consequently, heritage Spanish students may not identify with or respect as a Spanish teacher someone whose native language is not Spanish. So if they cannot relate emotionally to their instructor, their academic success may be