USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS AND REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS TO DEVELOP THE INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE OF B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

<div>This article explores the impact of using authentic materials and real-life</div> <div>scenarios on the development of intercultural competence among B2 level students.</div> <div>Conducted at the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute, the research used a quasi-</div> <div>experimental design with 50 participants divided into control and experimental</div> <div>groups. The experimental group used authentic resources such as newspaper articles,</div> <div>podcasts and role-playing activities, while the control group followed a traditional</div> <div>curriculum. Data was collected through pre-tests, post-tests, observations,</div> <div>questionnaires and interviews. The results showed a significant improvement in the</div> <div>intercultural competence of the experimental group, highlighting the effectiveness of</div> <div>real-world materials in language learning. The article underlines the importance of</div> <div>integrating authentic resources to enhance students' cultural awareness and</div> <div>communication skills in a globalized context.</div>