USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN LANGUAGE CLASSES
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The use of authentic materials in language teaching is essential to provide learners with real-world language input and exposure. Authentic materials offer learners the opportunity to engage with genuine language use in context, helping them develop their language skills in a meaningful way. Incorporating authentic materials enhances students’ motivation, cultural awareness, and communicative competence in the target language.
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