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In this unit we have learned the kind of materials we can work with during the class. We can use authentic materials, which were not created for the students (newspapers, books, poems, brochures, menus, etc); materials created by the teacher, like crosswords, role play cards, word search puzzles, etc; or we can use course books.
A good and balanced mix of all materials will be probably the best. Course books can be very useful, especially for new teachers and to gain some time in class preparation. But they can also turn lessons very boring if they are the only kind of material used during the whole class or if students don´t find it interesting enough.
Authentic materials are usually motivating and interesting for students since they are used in real world and they can help them gain more confidence.
We should also use some visual aids, like photographs, drawings, realia, etc. Videos, cds, dvds and dictionaries, used in the right amount and for learning purposes only, can be very useful.
I find this topic quite important, since the material that we are going to be using with our students is essential to create motivation and improve learning. In students’ oriented classes, paying close attention to the material used and being aware of what will be best to help our students learn and use the language is fundamental.
