THE USE OF TEACHING MATERIALS IN EFL CLASSES
Keywords:
EFL materials, instructional resources, language pedagogy, multimodal materials, authentic texts, communicative competence, second language acquisition.Abstract
This study explores the educational importance of teaching materials within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, emphasizing the ways in which instructional resources enrich linguistic input, facilitate structured learning, and promote the development of communicative competence. Grounded in contemporary perspectives on second language acquisition, the research underscores the pedagogical value of multimodal, authentic, and technology-enhanced materials in increasing learner engagement and supporting meaningful language use. By synthesizing insights from current scholarly literature and evidence derived from classroom practices, the study argues that carefully selected and systematically designed materials play a decisive role in shaping instructional effectiveness. Furthermore, the findings indicate that high-quality teaching resources have a measurable impact on learners’ motivation, participation, and overall language performance.
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