USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN ELT IN THE PROCESS OF CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
Abstract
The present article considers the peculiarities of using authentic materials in teaching English. Additionally, given the advantages and disadvantages of using authentic materials in FLT. Reasons to opt for real-world materials rather than classroom ones are analyzed deeply. Being able to use English outside the classroom, using real-world materials is important. It gives students the opportunity to know how English is in the real world. In this study, the positive effects of using authentic materials to enhance students' communicative competence are scientifically proved.
Keywords
Authentic materials, English teaching, communicative competence,, real world.How to Cite
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