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Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading
Language Bridge Podcast
9 minutes 43 seconds
4 months ago
Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading
In this episode of The Language Bridge Podcast, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte explores how authentic materials—like menus, headlines, reviews, and song lyrics—can supercharge ESL reading lessons. Learn why these real-world texts matter, how to balance challenge with accessibility, and get three ready-to-use classroom strategies that promote fluency, engagement, and confidence. Step beyond the textbook and help your students connect English to their daily lives.
Perfect for: ESL teachers, language instructors, and educators looking to make reading lessons more practical and impactful.