native speaker (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːkər/
Definition
A person who has spoken a particular language since they were a child, or who has learned it as their first language.
Examples
As a native speaker, she has an intuitive understanding of English idioms.
The course is taught by a native speaker to ensure authentic pronunciation.
He wants to improve his fluency by practicing with native speakers.
How to Use native speaker
- native speaker of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the language a native speaker speaks. — "He is a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese."
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