Benefits and drawback of authentic texts

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Define whether the statements describe the benefits or drawbacks of authentic texts in ELT.

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Olena Chukhno

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Benefits and drawback of authentic textsOnline version Define whether the statements describe the benefits or drawbacks of authentic texts in ELT. by Olena Chukhno 1 Ss encounter grammar, vocabulary, and discourse patterns as they are genuinely used in communication. Yes No 2 Authentic materials rarely correspond neatly to CEFR levels. Yes No 3 Authentic materials represent a wide range of genres (emails, reviews, news reports, blogs, social media posts, etc.), helping Ss recognise genre conventions. Yes No 4 Low-level Ss may feel demotivated if they can’t understand the text. Yes No 5 Ss learn to cope with imperfect, unedited, and sometimes ambiguous input, preparing them for authentic communication. Yes No 6 Current authentic materials expose learners to new trends and media. Yes No 7 Selecting, adapting, and creating suitable tasks takes longer than using textbook materials. Yes No 8 Online texts can contain pop-ups, hyperlinks, or ads that distract learners. Yes No 9 Understanding a real text boosts confidence and reinforces the idea that English is useful beyond the classroom. Yes No 10 Real texts often include opinions, biases, and perspectives that encourage learners to evaluate content critically. Yes No 11 Unlike graded readers, authentic texts don’t ensure gradual linguistic or thematic development. Yes No 12 Using authentic materials breaks routine and complements the coursebook, making lessons more dynamic. Yes No 13 Tasks can replicate real-life goals (e.g., a menu to order food, or a post to comment on). Yes No 14 Non-native teachers may feel less comfortable explaining nuances of authentic language use. Yes No 15 Authentic sources may include sensitive or biased information not suitable for school settings. Yes No 16 Teachers must ensure they are using texts legally, especially when reproducing them for classroom use. Yes No 17 Texts may include idioms, slang, cultural references, and grammar beyond Ss’ level. Yes No 18 Real-world texts may include errors, informal punctuation, or nonstandard spelling, which can mislead Ss. Yes No 19 Authentic texts encourage reading for pleasure, likely to contain topics of interest. Yes No

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by Olena Chukhno

Ss encounter grammar, vocabulary, and discourse patterns as they are genuinely used in communication.

Authentic materials rarely correspond neatly to CEFR levels.

Authentic materials represent a wide range of genres (emails, reviews, news reports, blogs, social media posts, etc.), helping Ss recognise genre conventions.

Low-level Ss may feel demotivated if they can’t understand the text.

Ss learn to cope with imperfect, unedited, and sometimes ambiguous input, preparing them for authentic communication.

Current authentic materials expose learners to new trends and media.

Selecting, adapting, and creating suitable tasks takes longer than using textbook materials.

Online texts can contain pop-ups, hyperlinks, or ads that distract learners.

Understanding a real text boosts confidence and reinforces the idea that English is useful beyond the classroom.

Real texts often include opinions, biases, and perspectives that encourage learners to evaluate content critically.

Unlike graded readers, authentic texts don’t ensure gradual linguistic or thematic development.

Using authentic materials breaks routine and complements the coursebook, making lessons more dynamic.

Tasks can replicate real-life goals (e.g., a menu to order food, or a post to comment on).

Non-native teachers may feel less comfortable explaining nuances of authentic language use.

Authentic sources may include sensitive or biased information not suitable for school settings.

Teachers must ensure they are using texts legally, especially when reproducing them for classroom use.

Texts may include idioms, slang, cultural references, and grammar beyond Ss’ level.

Real-world texts may include errors, informal punctuation, or nonstandard spelling, which can mislead Ss.

Authentic texts encourage reading for pleasure, likely to contain topics of interest.