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Native and Non-Native Spanish Teachers: Past and Present of the Eternal Debate

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sm-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2335-2027 | Journal ISSN: 2335-2019
Language: English
Page range: 207 - 243
Published on: May 31, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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