Authentic Vrs Restricted Materials

Question 1

Simplified prepared materials that have been created specifically for the English classroom are known as (?) (?)

Answer 1

Restricted Materials

Question 2

Materials that have not been changed or adapted and are indicative of ‘real-life” English use are known as (?) (?)

Answer 2

Authentic Materials

Question 3

Simple gap fill exercises (and full articles are considered (?) materials

Answer 3

Restricted

Question 4

Novels, songs, documentaries and the language used by the teacher are considered to be (?) materials.

Answer 4

Authentic

Question 5

The general consensus is that (?) materials are better study materials than (?) materials.

Answer 5

Authentic

Restricted

Question 6

Students understand that if they can emulate (?) speech, that they are approaching (?).

Answer 6

Authentic

Fluency

Question 7

True or False

The biggest problem with using authentic materials is that it may be too authentic. Colloquial language could be unfamiliar and may not relate to students personal lives and learning goals.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or False

Whether you choose to use authentic or restricted materials, the level and learning goals of the student is of no concern.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

When providing examples of language in use for your students, the key to gauging their usefulness lies in their level of (?)

Answer 9

Authenticity