Creating materials for low-level students using authentic resources
Webinar date: February 2024
Presenter: Silvina Mascitti
During this webinar, we explored the concept of “authentic resources”. Concerned that these are too challenging for lower levels? This session demonstrated how authentic resources can be equally as useful as an entry levelled text and can be used in mixed ability classes. Watch the recording to discover how they can also lend themselves to the development of skills in speaking, reading & listening.
Topics explored:
- the concept of “authentic resources” with examples
- a suggested lesson plan framework to use with authentic resources
- the importance of avoiding cognitive overload when creating materials
- different types of tasks that can be created with authentic resources
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About the presenter
Silvina Mascitti is a teacher of English and materials writer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She holds an MA in TEFL. She has worked in ELT for more than 20 years. Currently, she lives in Spain and teaches adults online. She also creates materials for her own lessons and shares them for free on her website EFLcreativeideas.com, Silvina works as a freelance materials writer for highly-recognized platforms and language schools.