The use of authentic materials to foster learners reading competence

-Exam syllabus as the main aim,- The coursebook as a progress measurement tool,-Difficulties in finding suitable materials.

Denmark schools

Communicative Approach

-Language knowledge acquisition -Schematic

knowledge

-Written texts structure

awareness

Reading ability Reading strategies

When choosing authentic materials...

information

Follow instructionsPleasure and enjoyment

Respond to curiosity

Reading Syndicates

Extensive Reading

Intensive reading

- Have you ever chosen texts based upon comments made by your students in class ?

- How do you think your Students would respond to a syllabus based on authentic reading materials?And How would you deal with such a thing?