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

This article explores how real-world language resources contribute to strengthening listening skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. It examines various forms of genuine audio and visual content, explains their instructional benefits, identifies the difficulties teachers and students may face, and offers practical recommendations for integrating such materials into lessons. The findings emphasize that exposing learners to authentic input greatly improves their ability to understand natural spoken English and deepens their cultural competence.