The study stemmed from the need to obtain a deeper understanding of English language learners in educational institutions in Manila. It specifically investigated the general perception of Korean learners based in Manila on non-native teachers who teach them English, pertinent to the former’s learning experience and to the latter’s teachers’ language teaching attributes and teaching skills. A five-point scale questionnaire adapted from Lasagabaster and Sierra (2002) was used as instrument to measure the learners’ perceptions. Thirty-six students from two universities and 33 students from two language academies in Manila participated in the study. Findings reveal that majority of the students agree on their perceptions towards non-native teachers and the teachers’ teaching efficacy. Pedagogical implications such as the teachers’ continuous training in order to improve their teaching skills that would address the learners’ needs were discussed in the study.

The study stemmed from the need to obtain a deeper understanding of English language learners in educational institutions in Manila. It specifically investigated the general perception of Korean learners based in Manila on non-native teachers who teach them English, pertinent to the former’s lea...