Pedagogical readings dedicated to the memory of Professor V.P. Manukhin in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Moscow University of Humanities and Economics
- Author:
- Dzhavakhir G. Agaeva
- Work direction:
- Современные технологии педагогики и образования
- Abstract:
- In this work, the focus was placed on how real-world materials help students move beyond artificial textbook language and interact with English as it is used by native speakers. Attention was drawn to the idea that reading fluency develops not only through speed and accuracy, but also through the ability to grasp meaning, interpret context, and respond to content emotionally and intellectually. During the work, authentic texts were viewed as newspapers, online articles, short stories, advertisements, blogs, and other naturally occurring samples of language. In the work, it was highlighted that regular exposure to authentic content increases engagement, encourages curiosity, and motivates students to read more. This creates a space where reading is not a mechanical decoding activity but a living dialogue with language. There was also shown a connection between authentic input and vocabulary growth, as students encounter idioms, discourse markers, and natural phrasing that rarely appear in simplified materials. As a result, learners gradually read faster, recognize patterns more confidently, and approach texts with less fear. The presented material confirms that authentic reading practice forms fluency more deeply than traditional scripted texts and prepares school students for real communication beyond the classroom.
- Keywords:
- authentic texts, reading fluency, secondary school students, reading comprehension, EFL/ESL classroom, real-world materials
Pedagogical readings dedicated to the memory of Professor V.P. Manukhin in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Moscow University of Humanities and Economics