Authentic materials Flashcards

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LANGUAGE SKILLS ASSESSMENT

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 The process of measuring and evaluating a person's ability to use a language.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS ASSESSMENT

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 The process of measuring and evaluating a person's ability to use a language.

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Gamification

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applying game-like elements and principles to non-game contexts to make activities more engaging and motivating.

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Real-life texts for native speakers, not for teaching

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Authentic materials

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Why use authentic materials in language teaching?

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Expose learners to real language use • Increase motivation and engagement • Provide cultural context • Prepare students for real-world communication • Show language variations and natural expressions

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What are the main types of print authentic materials?

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Newspapers (articles, headlines, classifieds) • Magazines (features, interviews, reviews) • Brochures and flyers • Menus and recipes • Advertisements • Comics and cartoons • Letters and emails

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What are audio-visual authentic materials?

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TV shows and series • News broadcasts • Radio programs and podcasts • Documentaries • Films and movie clips • Music videos and songs • YouTube videos • Social media content

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How do you select appropriate newspaper articles?

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Consider: • Student level and interests • Length (shorter for lower levels) • Topic relevance and cultural appropriateness • Visual support (photos, graphs) • Vocabulary complexity • Text structure and genre • Current events vs. timeless topics

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What tasks can you create with newspaper headlines?

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• Matching headlines to articles •

Predicting article content •

Writing the full story •

Analyzing grammar patterns (passive voice, present tenses) •

Creating own headlines •

Comparing headlines from different sources • Discussing sensationalism vs. facts

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What reading tasks work well with magazine articles?

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Skimming for main ideas

• Scanning for specific information

• Identifying author's opinion

• Vocabulary in context exercises

• Discussion questions

• Writing responses or letters to editor

• Comparing different perspectives