Research Article

Authentic Language Input in Foreign Language Teaching Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages

Volume: 171 Number: 2 July 7, 2020
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Authentic Language Input in Foreign Language Teaching Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

Following the domination of the communicative approach in foreign language teaching, the idea that language development is possible through message-oriented input has resulted in discussions about the kind of input presented to individuals during language teaching, and the use of authentic language teaching materials (tools) by integrating them as input into language teaching processes has become one of the major arguments of the communicative language teaching approach. In line with this, the present study aims to examine the concept of authenticity, which has an ever-increasing importance in foreign language teaching, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of authentic language teaching materials as rich sources of linguistic input within the context of the literature on foreign language teaching following a formative research methodology.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Language Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 7, 2020

Submission Date

January 6, 2020

Acceptance Date

June 23, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 171 Number: 2

APA
Kaygısız, Ç. (2020). Authentic Language Input in Foreign Language Teaching Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages. Dil Dergisi, 171(2), 32-45. https://doi.org/10.33690/dilder.671273