HOW TO … deal with authentic materials at all levels!
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The idea of using authentic materials is an instance of an imaginative and motivating higher level course. However, the use of authentic materials is sadly absent at lower levels. Of course this is not without justification. Primarily there is this kind of fear that the students will panic when faced with language that is largely unfamiliar. Usually teachers, in order to overcome this fear, they edit the material to match the students’ level. One of the purposes of this article is to discuss whether this is an unnecessary fear, as using authentic materials can be rewarding and stimulating for both teacher and students at all levels, even juniors.The issues which will be examined are the following:

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Pampered like a Pasha at the Miramare
By : Andrew Leech - Email : aleech@ath.forthnet.gr
Deciding what to do in summer can often be a thorny issue and, as usual, we fought about where to go. Jenny just wanted to lie around and ‘chill out,’ while I wanted ‘something to do and somewhere to go.’ Then someone mentioned Rhodes; with castles, museums and history galore for the ‘doers’ and beaches and secluded coves for the less energetic. However, we still hadn’t found anywhere to stay. It had to be near the sea, but we also wanted a large pool. It had to serve attractive, yummy, food, but be near bars and bistros in case we wanted a change of scenery. And, finally, it had to have a history of good service and be an interesting place to stay at that was conveniently located for touring to other, equally interesting, places.

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