THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS

This article analyzes the pedagogical effectiveness of using authentic materials in foreign language teaching in general education schools. The research demonstrates the role of authentic materials in developing communicative competence among language learners. The results show that authentic materials increase student motivation, develop language skills in real-life contexts, and strengthen intercultural communication abilities. The article also analyzes effective ways of using authentic materials and their pedagogical impact.