How to use newspaper articles in a B2-C1 classroom

Courses for teachers and directors in ELT: Newspaper articles are a valuable source of social, cultural, historical, and political knowledge. For the majority of students they are one of the most affordable and easy ways to become familiar with the foreign context. However, this potential is often overlooked, as their classroom use is limited to practicing reading skills and mining for new vocabulary. In this talk, we will consider how to build an article-based lesson, reflect on the ways of how to make the most of the newspaper articles and try some life-hacks ourselves. Content: 0:00 Introduction 2:29 Overview 4:10 Why to use authentic written texts in the classroom? 6:44 Why is newspaperes particularly useful? 9:33 How to choose a proper article? 22:59 How to build an effective lesson? 27:57 Outro 29:27 Q&A