a) Explain the value of using authentic materials in foreign language teaching

Assignment C, Part 2.2

Essay on using authentic materials and internet

Write a 500-700 word essay in which you:
a) Explain the value of using authentic materials in foreign language teaching (See Units 5 and 9 and do your own research).
b) Say why you feel the text you have chosen would be appropriate for this class and explain the reasons for your vocabulary selection. If you have adapted your text, explain the rationale for the changes you made in this section.
c) Say why you feel the activities you have chosen would be appropriate for this class.
d) Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for teaching and language resources. (See Unit 10)

Please write the essay under the four headings given. The sections do not all have to be the same length.

a) The value of using authentic materials in foreign language teaching

b) Reasons for the selection of this text and the 12 vocabulary items

c)  Why my activities would be appropriate for this class

d) Advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for teaching and language resources