- Definition : The term authentic materials refers to texts not specifically written for language learning but originally intended for a native speaker audience
- Examples : an article from a UK or US newspaper; a travel brochure; a film on DVD
- Many writers distinguish between the authenticity of the text itself and the authenticity of the purpose for which it is used. "Authentic" uses of texts may be eg reading/listening for pleasure (a film) or to get information (a travel brochure) while studying any of these texts to focus on the language they contain would be a non-authentic purpose.
