USING ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS AS AUTHENTIC MATERIAL IN EFL READING CLASSES

Abstract

Using authentic materials in teaching English reading skill has attracted considerable interest from researchers. However, scant attention has been drawn to the selection and application of such materials in EFL reading classes. The study aims at examining the values of authentic materials in teaching reading skill. It first analyzes various opinions on authentic materials in accordance with different language styles, and then investigates linguistic and cultural features of such materials and their effects on learners. It then recommends some principles to select materials and organize teaching activities to facilitate learning by taking into consideration their psychological characteristics and the cultural and linguistic features of Vietnamese language that may affect students’ comprehension of these materials.