IMPACT OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS ON ESP LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Keywords:
ESP, authentic materials, motivation, learner performance, language teaching, communicative competence.Abstract
The use of authentic materials has become an essential component in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), where language instruction is closely aligned with real-world professional and academic contexts. This article examines the impact of authentic materials on learners’ motivation and performance in ESP classrooms. It explores how real-life texts, such as professional documents, reports, and multimedia resources, contribute to increased engagement and improved language proficiency.
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