This article explores the critical role of authentic materials in the development of English listening skills among second language learners. The analysis reveals that authentic materials enhance listening comprehension, increase learner motivation, and promote cultural awareness. Despite challenges such as fast speech and complex vocabulary, these can be effectively mitigated through pre-listening scaffolding, level-appropriate task design, and technological support. The article also emphasizes the importance of selecting relevant, culturally rich content and utilizing digital platforms to provide diverse and accessible listening experiences. Ultimately, integrating authentic materials in English language teaching significantly improves learners’ ability to process real-world speech and prepares them for successful communication in global contexts.

Authentic materials, English listening skills, second language acquisition

Bacon, S. M., & Finnemann, M. D. (1990). A study of the attitudes, motives, and strategies of university foreign language students and their disposition to authentic oral and written input. The Modern Language Journal, 74(4), 459-473.

Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of commuicative approaches to second language teaching and testing.

Field, J. (2010). Listening in the language classroom. ELT journal, 64(3), 331-333.

Gilmore, A. (2007). Authentic materials and authenticity in foreign language learning. Language teaching, 40(2), 97-118.

Hymes, D., Pride, J. B., & Holmes, J. (1972). On communicative competence. Sociolinguistics. Eds. Pride, JB y J. Holmes, 269-293.

Krashen, S. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition.

Newton, J. M., & Nation, I. S. (2020). Teaching ESL/EFL listening and speaking. Routledge.

Nunan, D. (1999). Second Language Teaching & Learning. Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 7625 Empire Dr., Florence, KY 41042-2978.

Peacock, M. (1997). The effect of authentic materials on the motivation of EFL learners. ELT journal, 51(2), 144-156.

Rost, M. (2024). Teaching and researching listening. Routledge.

Ur, P. (1996). A course in language teaching (Vol. 1, No. 998, p. 41). Cambridge: Cambridge university press.

Vandergrift, L., & Goh, C. (2012). Teaching and learning second language listening: Metacognition in action. New York.