USING OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR B1 LEVELS
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Key words: Authentic, Language teaching, B1 level, Grammar, Communicative competence, Real-world language use, Cultural nuances, Listening comprehension, Colloquialisms, Cultural references, Magazines, Language proficiency, Intercultural competenceAbstract
The use of authentic materials in language teaching has gained significant attention in recent years, as educators strive to create more engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. Authentic materials refer to resources that are created for native speakers of a language, such as newspaper articles, songs, movies, or advertisements. These materials provide learners with exposure to real-world language use, cultural nuances, and the opportunity to develop their communicative competence.
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