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Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading

Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading

Update: 2025-07-02
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In this episode of The Language Bridge Podcast, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte explores how authentic materials—like menus, headlines, reviews, and song lyrics—can supercharge ESL reading lessons. Learn why these real-world texts matter, how to balance challenge with accessibility, and get three ready-to-use classroom strategies that promote fluency, engagement, and confidence. Step beyond the textbook and help your students connect English to their daily lives.


Perfect for: ESL teachers, language instructors, and educators looking to make reading lessons more practical and impactful.

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Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading

Beyond the Textbook: Using Authentic Materials to Boost ESL Reading

Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte