Realia are the real world resources you use in activities or to demonstrate something. These can include newspapers, magazines, recipe books, leaflets etc. Anything that was not created specifically for teaching. These resources help students to learn by being exposed to real things. It also helps them to be engaged with the topic and motivates them to be able to understand it.
Some things to consider when choosing realia, or an authentic text are:
- The language level of the learners
- Any cultural sensitivities
- The age of the learners (try to find something they will find interesting)
- The length of the text
- Whether the text effectively demonstrates your teaching point
If you have an online text, you can use this website to check what level of learners the text is suitable for. You can use a resource that is 1 above your students' level to challenge them.
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