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What I learnt from Unit 14 is about Coursebooks and lesson materials. The materials can be divided into two: authentic and created materials. Authentic materials is about authentic (real) materials that we can hear or read. For example: magazine, brochure, menus, films, or video. The disadvantages of the authentic materials are:not design for the EFL students, they are not graded for level and should be selected carefully. But the advantages from it are: to build confidence of students to understand the topic and to create students? interest (business or sports). Created materials usually designed by the teacher to replace or supplement materials from a course book and can be grade to the level of the students. For example: role-play cards, flashcards, crossword, etc. But the disadvantages of it might be: time consuming and not prepare for learning good English communication. In term of using coursebooks, teachers should follow general guidelines that given by the school. What I meant by it, teacher should use the material that suitable to the level of students. The best use of using the coursebooks are: to provides balance mix of grammar, vocabulary and skills work, offers continuity and progression, to supplement the book with other materials (Dvds, games, puzzle, newspapers) to give an idea of using language practices, to planing a lesson, and to motivate students. In conclusion, teachers need to create his/ her own materials to either supplement the course book or replace section that are not suitable for the class. So it will effect to the students as they will follow the lesson effectively.
