The Effects Of Using Authentic Materials To Enhance Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

This study intended to investigate the effects of authentic materials on vocabulary acquisition in first level students of Sudan University of Science & Technology. It focused on how authentic materials facilitate vocabulary development. To this end, 30 Students were randomly selected. From first level they were observed several times and then a self-reported questionnaire was distributed to all students of chosen classes. The results showed that most of the students prefer using authentic materials for vocabulary acquisition. Authentic materials play an important role in teaching a second language. By using authentic material students deal with outside and real world, they become interested when deal with real language. Students become familiar with the culture of target language, Awareness of cultural background foreign.