Using authentic spoken texts in socio-pragmatic focused instruction

A survey of teacher practices and perspectives

This report investigates ESOL teachers’ use of authentic spoken texts with learners at different proficiency levels. 

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Using Authentic Spoken Texts in Socio-Pragmatic Focused Instruction: A Survey of Teacher Practices and Perspectives (PDF, 300Kb)

Background:

A project, completed in 2009, to discover to what extent teachers had access to suitable authentic materials to teach the important norms of pragmatics (socio-culturally appropriate use of language) in situations relevant to the personal and academic or employment lives of their students. A collaboration of AUT University and University of Auckland.

Report prepared by Heather Denny and Helen Basturkmen.

Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)