THE ROLE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN IMPROVING LISTENING COMPREHENSION IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) CLASSROOMS

This article discusses the importance of authentic materials in developing listening comprehension skills in English as a   Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. It highlights the types of authentic resources, their pedagogical value, challenges encountered by teachers and learners, and practical strategies for successful classroom implementation. The article concludes that authentic materials significantly enhance learners’ real-life listening competence and cultural awareness.