THE ROLE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN ENHANCING VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A CLASSROOM STUDY

Abstract

Abstract. Vocabulary development is widely recognized as a core element of foreign language acquisition. In recent years, scholars and educators have increasingly highlighted the value of incorporating authentic materials into language teaching to improve learners’ linguistic proficiency and communicative skills. Authentic materials—such as texts, audio, and visual content originally produced for native speakers rather than learners—offer exposure to real-world language usage and cultural nuances. This study explores the influence of authentic materials on vocabulary acquisition among learners of English as a foreign language.