DEVELOPING LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE THROUGH AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN HIGH SCHOOL

Authentic materials are becoming more and more acknowledged as useful resources for language instruction because they expose students to language usage in everyday situations. By connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world application, this paper examines how including such resources into high school classes improves linguistic ability. Improved vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and communication abilities are highlighted in the study using samples from news articles, ads, and movies. Along with possible fixes for successful integration, implementation issues like resource accessibility and language complexity are also covered.