EXPLORING THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN TEACHING LISTENING TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This study investigates how to teach listening to senior high school students in the eleventh grade using real materials. Examining how authentic resources are used in listening teaching and determining the difficulties teachers have when utilizing real materials are the goals. Using a case study design and qualitative technique, the study involved two English language teachers and seventy-two eleventh-grade students from a prestigious senior high school in Bogor City, West Java. Semi-structured interviews with teachers and students as well as classroom observations were used as data gathering tools. The results show that by exposing students to language use in context, authentic materials like podcasts, YouTube videos, news broadcasts, and casual conversations can improve their listening comprehension and engagement. Nevertheless, the study also points out a number of important obstacles, such as differences in students' language skills, trouble locating resources that support curriculum goals, and the time commitment needed to create pre- and post-listening exercises. The conclusion highlights that although real resources offer a lot of potential to enhance listening teaching, their successful integration into the curriculum requires sufficient training and assistance for teachers. The study's conclusions offer educators a useful framework for modifying authentic materials for their classroom settings and promoting professional growth in the use of authentic resources for teaching English as a foreign language.