Teaching with Authentic Resources

Bring real-world materials to life in your language classroom! This fully online, three-hour self-paced workshop guides educators through selecting, curating, and using authentic resources to engage learners and support meaningful language acquisition.

What You’ll Learn:
Across six engaging sections, you’ll explore:

• What authentic resources are and why they matter for learners.
• How to find, select, and organize appropriate materials.
• How to use the Interactive Model for interpretive communication.
• Strategies to prepare students to interpret and engage with authentic resources.
• Active tasks and discussion strategies to deepen comprehension and interaction.
• Model lessons that illustrate best practices in action.

Workshop Features:

• Over 2+ hours of video presentations across six sections.
• Advance Organizers and reflection questions for each section to deepen understanding.
• Self-paced format that fits your schedule.
• Downloadable Certificate of Completion awarding 3 hours of professional development/contact time.
• Lifetime access

Bonus!
You'll also gain access to an exclusive online community discussion board for language teachers using authentic resources—share ideas, ask questions, and connect with peers.

Whether you’re new to using authentic materials or looking to expand your practices, this workshop provides practical strategies to engage students with real-world content and elevate language learning in your classroom.