AUTHENTIC MATERIAL
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ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
Students are exposed to real life, up to date (cultural value as well) Students get used to real English, the one talked and written everday. Language use and change is reflected inmediately. The 4 skills can be improved and sometimes all of them in the same task. It encourages students as they practice real English. Too many levels present in the same material
DISADVANTAGES
Sometimes it gets outdated so fast. Hard labour for teachers. Too many levels present in the same material. Presence of vocabulary irrelevant for learners. Lack of cultural background to understand.
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Movies Radio and TV programmes Songs TV/radio advertisements ‌.