IMPACT OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Keywords:
authentic materials, new challenges, digital age, influence of authentic materials, abundance and accessibility, level of proficiency.Abstract
The provided article explores the role of authentic materials in the process of learning a foreign language. The article examines the advantages of using authentic texts, audio and video materials, such as newspapers, magazines, films, songs and Internet resources, compared with traditional textbooks. The author analyze the impact of authentic materials on the development of language competence, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and communication skills.
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