The Use of Authentic Materials in Teaching Reading.

Abstract

Within the development of technology that plays an essential role in all domains, especially in education, teachers have a wide range of methods to teach a foreign language and develop language skill. Reading is a very significant skill in learning English as a second foreign language; it can be developed through different ways. The use of authentic materials in classroom is one of the helpful ways to teach reading. It provides teachers with a chance to experience the real language with its various features, and it represents a great tool to improve pupils‟ reading skills. The main objective of this study is to reveal the importance of using authentic materials in teaching reading and to examine its impact on the learners‟ acquisition.