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Authentic Materials

and Realia

GO TEACHERS TOT

October 2014


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What do you think?

1. Theres more than enough material in the course book. I

dont have time to use other materials.

2. My students get bored with the same book in every

lesson, so I use other materials as often as I can.

3. Id like to use other materials more often, but I find it

difficult to fit them into my syllabus.


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Session Objective

By the end of this session, you will be able to

recognize authentic materials and realia and be

able to use them effectively in different teaching

contexts.


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What are authentic materials?


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What are authentic materials?

Authentic materials are intended to communicate

meaning.

Realia (objects)

Printed texts (books, newspapers, magazines)

Images (photographs, posters) Multimedia materials (audio, video, CDs, DVDs,

computer-based programs)


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Realia


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Realia definitions

Realia in EFL terms refers to:

real objects we use in the classroom to bring the class to life (Admin,

2008).

everyday objects that we can relate to language by looking at them in

new ways (Munford, 2008).

objects and items brought into the classroom as examples or as aidsto be talked or written about and used in teaching (Longman

Dictionary of Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics).


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What arent authentic materials?

Materials designed to teach foreign

languageper se rather than communicate

informationare not authentic.


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Choose authentic materials that:

align with the learners interestsand language proficiency.

meet lesson objectivesand illustrate authentic use of the language.

reflect the style of English learners are most likely to hear and use.

use good qualityvideo, sound, print, and graphics.

simulate authentic activities in the classroom.


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Common realia for different levels


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Why do we use realia with young learners?

It enhances kinesthetic learning by giving students

hands-on experience. It helps visual learners.

It is essential to the Total Physical Response (TPR)

method.


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Bring realia into your classroom!

What could you

teach using kitchen

realia in your class?


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Cook up a lesson to teach:

vocabulary (verbs, ingredients, utensils)

imperatives

following instructions

sequence words

measurements

time

countable and uncountable nouns


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Lets practice!

How can you use authentic materials to

practice communication skills?In groups, use the recipe and menu provided to

create lesson plans. Remember to include your

objectives, the skills and grammar points in focus,

the students language level, the activities, and the

time frame.


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Final thoughts

Think about the aids you use most often. What

learner characteristics make some aids moresuccessful than others in different classes?

Which aids are the most motivating for yourlearners?

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