THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN’S LISTENING IN EFL CLASSES
Abstract
. The article discusses about the significance of implementation of authentic materials in order to improve children’s listening comprehension in EFL (English as a foreign language) classes. The author examines diverse uses of authentic materials and provides relevant examples about the benefits of every single type.
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