Use Of Authentic Texts In Forming Intercultural Professionally-Oriented Communicative Competence Of Students In Technical Universities

Abstract

This article deals with the authentic texts in forming intercultural professionally oriented communicative competence of students in technical universities. Authentic materials are especially important for ESP trainees, since they reproduce an immersion environment and provide a realistic context for tasks that relate to learner’s needs. Authentic materials increase learners’ motivation but are difficult to adapt to the learners’ level of language, especially at the beginning level. It is also important to note that preparing such materials can be very time-consuming.