USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AND REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS IN PLANNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS

This article explores how using authentic materials and real-life contexts in high school foreign language lessons enhances learning. Resources like newspapers, podcasts, films, and dialogues provide practical, relevant content that boosts student motivation and real-life communication skills. The research highlights methods for selecting and applying these materials to develop linguistic, cultural, and communicative competence. Practical examples and lesson plans demonstrate how to address the diverse needs of high school students effectively.