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This unit looked at materials that teachers may use in their courses, particularly course books, authentic materials and created materials. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and these were discussed in the lesson. Basically, authentic materials, because they are produced for others already proficient in the language, are the most interesting and motivating, but also typically the most high-level and inappropriate for lower level students. Created materials are created or provided by the teacher and can be used to supplement course books or to replace sections of them, or simply as materials for independent activities. Course books have the advantage of being the most ‘respectable’ and provide a syllabus that could provide a good structure for conducting the course, but as they are typically published for a very general audience, they may not be suitable in all situations, for all groups of students or for all teachers. Effective use of material is absolutely key for effective teaching and for keeping students engaged and interested.
