STIMULATING STUDENTS' READING SKILLS THROUGH AUTHENTIC MATERIALS

Abstract

Since reading is a key language skill, enhancing learners' reading comprehension has become increasingly important. To achieve this, educators are turning to authentic materials , as traditional reading sources are often seen as dull and unengaging for students. Authentic reading sources can be motivating, gives a sense of achievement when understood…(S.A.Berardo,” The use of Authentic materials in Teaching Reading”,2006) and  using them in English classes expand vocabulary, fosters cultural awareness and critical thinking…(D.Qadirova, “Stimulating students’ reading skills through using authentic materials”,Innovative research in science 2(10), 35–37.). This study  was intended for the Uzbek  EFL teachers who were interested in encouraging their students’ reading skills through authentic materials. The research  was  conducted in 2024-2025 academic year. And various methods were  implemented in English classes with 9^th and 10^th grade pupils at school No#47 in Chartak, Namangan and some teachers working there were asked to answer the survey question. The findings showed that using authentic texts or other materials can improve students’ reading comprehension in English. In contrast with traditional reading materials, the usage of authentic materials showed 20 percent higher result in this study. And teachers’ opinions, problems were also tested.