This paper aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Native-Speaking English Teachers (NESTs) and Non-Native-Speaking English Teachers (NNESTs) from anempirical study that includes a student question and teacher interviews. A theoretical and historical perspective on the comparison between NESTs and NNESTs is fIrst presented, followed by a detailed description of the empirical study. A total of 107 students returned the questionnaire on the students' expectation of NESTs. The authors also interviewed three NESTs and three NNESTs. All the interviewed teachers were teaching the students when the questionnaire was conducted. The result indicates that nearly half of the students no longer emphasize the importance of NESTs' nationality and their accent. However, several misconceptions still echo previous findings, such as NESTs' personality, instruction, and assessment. Suggestions on how to create a more helpful environment for students, NESTs, and NNESTs are offered.