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The Role of Authentic Materials in Learning English Language

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This six-week observational study explored how authentic materials (videos, newspapers, podcasts, realia, social-media posts, interview transcripts) affect intermediate-level secondary-school students’ engagement and skills in English. Ten learners experienced one material type per session, and their perceptions of motivation, vocabulary growth, listening comprehension, cultural awareness, and confidence were surveyed. Overall, authentic materials—especially videos and print media—boosted student motivation and vocabulary acquisition, with notable improvements in listening skills and cultural insight. These findings suggest that thoughtfully selected real-world resources, when scaffolded appropriately, can meaningfully enhance language learning.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15293998

Authors: Abdurasulova, Zuhro, Ahmedova, Muyassar

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6968083937

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