AUTHENTIC vs. NON-AUTHENTIC
MATERIALS
Phil Milton
Task 1:
Write a definition for "authentic materials"
Write a definition for " non- authentic materials"
What are "semi - authentic materials"
Task 2:
What authentic materials can we use in teaching?
Written: _____________________________________________________
Spoken: _____________________________________________________
Compare your list with others.
Now tick those materials in the lists that you use, or have used in your teaching.
Discuss:
Do you think you use enough authentic materials in class?
Do you feel you should use more/less ? Why?
Task 3:
Now consider the advantages and disadvantages of using authentic materials and
list them below.
Advantages: _______________________________________________________
Disadvantages: _____________________________________________________
Task 4:
In a group, list the criteria you use when selecting an authentic reading
text for a particular class.
Task 5:
Choose one piece of authentic materials and outline a possible plan for
exploiting this material with a class of students.
Consider the following:
level
aim
tasks
follow-up skills work