- Starting with the basics, newspaper or magazine articles are fairly easy to work with in the online classroom. The length and complexity of the authentic texts you select will depend on your class objectives, your students’ interests, and their level of proficiency. You can select headlines, clips, or full articles for your class.
- If you are unsure if an authentic text is suitable, or if you are worried the vocabulary is too difficult for your students, copy and paste it into Text Inspector. This free tool grades the level of the text, aligning vocabulary to the CEFR. It also helps you pick out difficult words for pre-teaching activities.
Newspaper or magazine articles - In general, it’s best to choose shorter, less complex texts for lower level learners. Articles with clear images or illustrations can also help provide context and improve understanding too.
- Non-controversial recent news topics are great because students will very often be familiar with the story and have their own opinion. This can lead to interesting discussions in class and lots of language learning opportunities.
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