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In reality, a teacher often has to create her own materials to either supplement the course book or replace sections that are not suitable for the class. Compared to the course book, materials created by the teacher are more interesting, more relevant and are a welcoming change from the course book. Authentic Materials: Anything a native speaker would hear or read can be described as authentic: programs, magazines, newspapers, songs, poems, brochures, menus, films. Authentic materials are not designed for the EFL student, teachers must decide what the students should do with the material. why Authentic Materials... They are real & therefore more interesting & motivating Students gain confidence when they understand them They can be geared to the interests of a particular group of students. Created Materials: designed by the teacher to replace or supplement materials from a course book. Created materials include...Crosswords/word search/ role-play/ flashcards/ Gap fill/ Picture stories Course Books: Most commonly used course books in American English are: Interchange/New Interchange Advantages: I provides security for students & teachers It normally provides a balanced mix of grammar, vocabulary & skills work It offers continuity & progression The materials will have normally been tried & tested before publication The teacher's book offers many good ideas for the inexperienced teacher Disadvantages: It doesn't always fit the specific needs & interests of all class members Students may not like the book Teachers rarely get to choose the course book Best Use of Course Books: Explore ways to match the book to the needs of the students Approach The book critically Don't base all lessons around the course book 4 Different Options for course book use: Omit - Certain lessons from the course book. Beneficial or relevant to the students Replace - material with similar but more appropriate material. Supplement - add extra material to the course book to reinforce a language point Adapt - the same basic materials but in her own way & style.
