AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE

Kazakov Javokhir Tulkinovich; Abdullayeva Lola Tohirovna

Authors

Kazakov Javokhir Tulkinovich Samarkand state institute of foreign languages Faculty of English philology and translation, group 2501 Master
Abdullayeva Lola Tohirovna PhD, professor

Keywords:

authentic materials, intercultural competence, foreign language teaching, cultural awareness, communicative competence, pragmatics, language pedagogy.

Abstract

This article examines the role of authentic materials in developing intercultural competence in foreign language education. It analyzes how real-life texts and audiovisual resources enhance learners cultural awareness, pragmatic skills, and communicative abilities. The study highlights the pedagogical value of authentic materials in fostering meaningful intercultural interaction and improving communicative competence.

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