Article Code: 1024927
Authors: Treve, Mark
Title: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS ON ESL/EFL LEARNERS
Journal: International Journal of Empirical Research Methods
Volume: 1
Year: 2023
Issue: 1
Article Number: 1024927
URL: https://guinnesspress.org/publication/journal/ijerm/1024927
ISSN: 2995-6110
Abstract: This Study Aims To Investigate The Impact Of Using Authentic Materials On Language Learning Outcomes In ESL/EFL Learners. The Study Involved A Control Group That Relied On Tradi- Tional Textbook Materials And An Experimental Group That Was Exposed To Authentic Materials With The Sample Population Of 111 Students Who Took GEN60-116- English For Community Develop- Ment Course In Term/1/ 2018 At Walailak University With The Course Duration Of 13 Weeks. Post- Test Results Were Analyzed And Compared To Pre-Test Scores For Both Groups. The Control Group's Post-Test Scores Were Lower Than Their Pre-Test Scores, Suggesting That The Traditional Textbook Approach May Not Effectively Support Language Learning Needs. In Contrast, The Experimental Group's Post-Test Scores Surpassed Their Pre-Test Scores, Indicating That Exposure To Authentic Materials Had A Positive Impact On Their Language Learning Outcomes. The Study's Findings Align With The Previous Studies On The Benefits Of Authentic Materials In Language Instruction, As Expo- Sure To Authentic Materials Can Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition, Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, And Overall Language Proficiency. These Results Have Significant Implications For Language Teachers And Curriculum Designers. This Study Suggests That Incorpo- Rating Authentic Materials In Language Instruction Can Enhance Language Learning Outcomes, En- Abling Learners To Develop A Deeper Understanding Of The Language And Its Usage In Authentic Contexts.
DOI: 10.59762/ijerm205275791120231005151352