IMPROVING READING SKILLS THROUGH AUTHENTIC MATERIALS
Keywords:
comprehension, context, engagement, expansion, analytical skills, appropriateness and effectiveness.Abstract
Learning reading skills through authentic materials is the best way for learners because authentic materials provide real- life examples of language used in everyday situations. This will stimulate pleasure reading since students feel they are not reading simply for a final grade. Thus, they would in their native language. Authentic materials refer to resources that are created for real-world communication and are not specifically designed for language learning purposes. These materials can include newspapers, magazines, advertisements, videos, podcasts, social media posts.
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