Using Authentic in the Language Classroom

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Language teaching material using authentic film and television is motivating and fun. However, teachers are often unsure of how to use this material in the classroom. Using Authentic Video in the Language Classroom guides and supports teachers with practical suggestions for activities which can be used with films, drama, soap operas, comedy, sports programmes, documentaries and adverts. Video is a rich renewable resource which can be used in the classroom to refresh conventional textbook material. These activities can be used time and time again with new material to stimulate students and bring the language alive.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction
• Why use authentic video?
• What you need
• Ways of using video
• How to use this book
• General guidelines for video activities
• Part A Video Drama Introduction
• Why and what?
• 1 Feature Films
• Doing a film
• The film and the book
• 2 OTher Video Drama
• Drama series
• Sitcoms
• Soap operas
• 3 Short Sequences
• Drama clips
• Comedy sketches
• Part B Non-Fiction Video : Introduction
• Why and what?
• 1 Programmes About Real Life
• Documentaries
• News, weather, national events and speeches
• Interviews and talkshows
• Sports programmes and gameshows
• 2 Shor T Sequences & Promotions
• Non-fiction clips
• TV commercials
• Music video
• Part C Activities With Authentic Video
• Video comprehension
• Alphabetical bank of activities
• Activities classified
• Glossary