ENHANCING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE THROUGH THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Keywords:
authentic materials, communicative competence, foreign language teaching, intercultural communication, video materialsAbstract
This study examines the role of authentic materials in foreign language teaching, focusing on their pedagogical effectiveness and intercultural value. Using qualitative analysis and classroom observation, the research demonstrates that authentic materials—particularly video resources—significantly enhance communicative competence, learner motivation, and cultural awareness. The findings confirm that integrating authentic materials into language instruction leads to more effective and meaningful learning outcomes..
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