What are authentic materials?
Authentic materials are everything a person can read or choose to use or use, theater programs, newspapers, magazines, poems, songs, brochures, news, movies, etc. The Teacher must select the material, taking into account the needs and interests of the students and also decide what students should do with the material, so the material can be used at different levels.
Why do we use authentic materials in the classroom?
For most students authentic materials are very interesting, motivate them to understand them better.
When students are exposed to these materials, students learn differently from class, learn from culture, and encourage participation and knowledge.
The use of authentic materials is real information that students need to be more independent, for example if they plan to travel or read the menu of a restaurant if they want to go out to eat.
Are there any drawbacks?
It takes time to find something that fits the class work program and is interesting and accessible, you should make sure that the material meets the purpose of the class, it is possible that some students do not understand a part of the vocabulary, It is important to add a glossary to make it more accessible. You can use the authentic material with the students with your own strategies, but also ask the students to implement their own strategies for their own work.
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