Authentic Materials as a Tool for Developing Intercultural Competence

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the effectiveness of authentic materials in fostering intercultural competence within foreign language education.
• Analysis of various authentic texts and audiovisual resources.
• Evaluation of their impact on learners' cultural and communicative skills.
• Exploration of pedagogical strategies for integrating authentic materials into language curricula.
• Authentic materials significantly enhance learners' cultural awareness.
• Use of real-life texts improves pragmatic skills and communication abilities.
• Educators reported that these materials foster more meaningful intercultural interactions.