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AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING SKILLS OF READING IN TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: CRITERIA OF CHOICE AND ADVANTAGES

Annotation. This article proposes a method of using authentic materials in teaching students a foreign language. The main criteria for the selection of authentic materials in accordance with the purpose and objectives of training are identified, and the advantages of using them to develop reading skills in comparison with adapted texts and increase the level of motivation to learn a foreign language are analyzed.

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One of the important goals of modern foreign language teachers is to prepare students for using a foreign language in real situations of everyday and professional life. In this regard, teachers are constantly looking for suitable materials that are effective in teaching a foreign language. This often makes teachers think about the fact whether it is enough to use textbook materials specifically taught for learning a foreign language in class, or whether it is necessary to use authentic materials to develop and improve students' various speech skills, especially reading skills. According to the definition of D. Noonan, authentic materials are “information in oral or written form that is created in the process of natural communication, and not specifically for use in language learning” [4, p. 54]. This is "... original texts that were not created for pedagogical purposes" [8, p. 145]. Considering the expediency of using AM, H. Uidouson notes that earlier when learning a language, it was considered necessary to use simplified materials in classes in order to facilitate the perception and mastering of the language. However, it is currently recommended that the materials be authentic [9

Table 1. Selection Criteria for Authentic Reading Materials

Criteria

Key issues

Conformity

content

Does the text fit the student’s needs?

Is the text interesting to students?

Does the text contain material that the student will use outside the classroom?

Opportunities

of use

Is the text suitable for use in the educational process?

What is the purpose of the text?

What skills / strategies can be developed using this text?

Affordable

reading

Will the text be too easy / difficult for a student?

Is the structure of the text complex?

Does the text contain a large number of unfamiliar words?

Is the vocabulary relevant, meaningful?

Presentation

Is the presentation “authentic”?

Do students grab attention visually?

Would students like to read the text further?