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Materials can be divided into two groups: authentic and created. Authentic materials are any materials (newspapers, songs, menus, etc.) that a native speaker would encounter. They are not designed for EFL students and should be selected carefully. However, they are real materials which can be more interesting. Created materials are designed to supplement a course book. Common materials include crosswords, word search puzzles, or role-play cards. Course books are usually a set of materials that include the student?s book, workbook, audio material, and a teacher?s book. Some advantages of using a course book are that students expect it, they?re easier for teachers to use instead of creating their own material, and they provide a balance of all activities. Some disadvantages are that they don?t always suit the needs of each class, books can become boring for students, and it can hinder teachers from being creative. The best use of course books are to select which parts to use in the lesson in addition to other activities/materials and to not base all lessons around the book itself. Teachers can be flexible with course books and use four different options: omit, replace, supplement, or adapt. It?s also important to analyze a course book based on several factors such as: price, availability, methodology, skills, difficulty, and topics. The most important thing I learned from this unit is to be critical of the material used in class, whether it's a textbook or supplementary materials. It's good to have a variety of authentic materials students will encounter outside of the classroom as well as created materials tailored to aid in their learning. Textbooks shouldn't be solely relied on for the lesson but it can be used as a guide.
