АUTHЕNTIC RЕАDING SОURCЕS IN TЕАCHING ЕNGLISH FОR FUTURE PRE SERVICE EDUCATIONAL TEACHERS

Abstract

     There has been a growing interest in using authentic materials for the teaching of reading. In order for learners to acquire the target language, teachers need to present the real reading situation of the language. Although authentic materials have positive impact for learners and teachers, they may give difficulties for readers to catch and understand the text. Thus, some considerations should be taken in order to develop appropriate and effective reading skills However, reading always has a purpose.  It is something that we do everyday, it is an integral part of our daily lives, taken very much for granted and generally assumed to be something that everyone can do.  The reason for reading depends very much on the purpose for reading. The use of authentic materials in the classroom is discussed, with the student benefiting from the exposure to real language being used in a real context.  Other aspects which prove positive when using authentic materials are that they are highly motivating, giving a sense of achievement when understood and encourage further reading.  They also reflect the changes in the use of language, there is a wide variety of text types, they are also very versatile (they can be used in different ways to promote different skills) and can be used more than once as well as be updated.  Anything can be used as authentic material but for developing reading one of the most useful resources is the Internet where large amounts of varied material being easily accessible.