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Why are language teachers increasingly drawn to using authentic materials as substitutes for textbook materials?
Because of their easy availability online which has been introduced by new technologies
Gilmore’s (2011) study suggested that authentic materials were more effective than textbook materials in fostering what?
A broader the range of communicative competencies in learners.
What did Senguini’s 2016 study indicate about how authentic materials affect learners’ self-perception?
They helped to increase learners’ confidence and independence when using a foreign language
According to Castillo at al. (2017) successful implementation of authentic materials depends greatly on the teachers experience and what else ?
The pedagogical support offered to learners during the use
The framework for using authentic materials should avoid their isolated use by carefully planning effective transitions between which 3 stages?
The pre activity the actual activity and the post activity
What did Kraiova and Tsybaniuk (2015) find was improved by the implementation of authentic video materials?
Students motivation as they took part in real communication exchanges
What challenge associated with using authentic materials did Zizik and and Polio (2017) identify for teachers?
Searching for appropriate materials and creating suitable complementary tasks can be daunting.
Using a resource whose language notably exceeded learners’ level my might cause 2 problems which ones?
Frustration and demotivation
What is the primary characteristic of authentic materials in language teaching?
They were not initially designed for pedagogic use but for native speakers in a native language community.
