AUTHENTIC VIDEO MATERIALS: ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS

Abstract

The article discusses the benefits and challenges of using authentic video materials in language learning. Authentic materials refer to videos created for native speakers, rather than language learners, and thus reflect real-world language use with natural speech patterns, idioms, and cultural contexts. While authentic materials can increase learner motivation and exposure to natural language, they can also present difficulties for lower-level learners due to the complexity of the language and content. The text emphasizes the need to balance the use of authentic materials with pedagogically-designed materials to meet the diverse needs of language learners.