AUTHENTIC MATERIALS

Abstract

In order to demonstrate and to teach a language in the classroom, there
are some real objects or materials that teachers can use. This is what teachers call realia. It is
a supporting tool to make language acquisition and production possible. What realia does is
to provide learners with concrete vocabulary that permits them to have a direct contact
through the senses of seeing, hearing, smelling and touching the objects. As Richards and
Rodgers say, real-world materials are brought to class by the students in the form of
newspapers, signs, handbills, storybooks, and in the case of adults printed materials from
their workplace are also another resource. Students also produce their own materials. Besides,
realia does not have to be limited to food or drink. Calendars, coupons, magazines, and
fashion may all be recycled to help open life into lessons, and help deal interest.