tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211010296423657139.post7494424078995940186..comments2023-06-11T14:57:36.704+02:00Comments on l_missbossy's ELT playground: Are authentic texts better?little_miss_bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09423142937875532976noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211010296423657139.post-82964965767094460052014-04-08T06:17:35.600+02:002014-04-08T06:17:35.600+02:00I'm working on a research regarding the use of...I'm working on a research regarding the use of authentic texts with ESL in reading. I found your blog is relevant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211010296423657139.post-12793584913232760602009-12-07T15:32:08.721+01:002009-12-07T15:32:08.721+01:00Hi, me again!
I agree with you about the advantag...Hi, me again!<br /><br />I agree with you about the advantages of authentic texts, although I also think the whole authentic/inauthentic thing in ELT is overrated. There are some "inauthentic" texts that are great to use with students. <br /><br />There is also a compelling argument that the minute you take an authentic text into a classroom and use it in a way not intended then it de facto becomes inauthentic. For more on this, see Philip Kerr's great workshop The Authenticity and Artifice here - you'll need to scroll down the page (http://ttedsig.iatefl.org/trainingmaterials.html) It inspired me to do a workshop on the topic which is now on Youtube but the quality is awful so I won't include the link.<br /><br />Also, as you so rightly point out, using some authentic texts is no bed of roses. It demands a lot more of the teacher. However, the rewards can be great, depending on the material you choose.<br /><br />At the end of the day, I think more important is how well-written or interesting the text is. <br /><br />Nice post Anita, thanks for making me think about this again!<br /><br />p.s. Nice idea Alan on a way into these texts!Lindsay Clandfieldhttp://www.sixthings.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211010296423657139.post-91101812471558487472009-11-30T19:34:19.390+01:002009-11-30T19:34:19.390+01:00Alan,
Thanks for dropping by :)
Glad you've ...Alan,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by :)<br /><br />Glad you've had some good time in Poznan; it's one of my favourite places in Poland.<br /><br />I'm pretty busy these days but willing to share ideas :) <br /><br />Milego wieczoru,<br /><br />Anitalittle_miss_bossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423142937875532976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211010296423657139.post-4841646957335722692009-11-30T00:35:57.622+01:002009-11-30T00:35:57.622+01:00Definitely a fan of authentic texts, Anita, and en...Definitely a fan of authentic texts, Anita, and enjoyed your blog. <br /><br />One way into an authentic text that often works for me is simply dictating/shouting out a few key words, and ask the class in pairs to figure out the subject/origin/context.<br /><br />I'm starting to collect activities without materials on my own blog so I'd be happy if you can add.<br /><br />I lived 4 happy years in Poznań by the way.<br /><br />Na raze,<br /><br />Alan.<br /><br />PS I came here cos Ken Wilson mentioned you.Alan Taithttp://alanmtait.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.com