ELT365 · Day 158 — Authentic vs graded listening

Idea — Authentic recordings expose learners to real connected speech; graded recordings control load. The right choice depends on level and lesson stage.

Example — At A2, a slowed podcast with clear speakers builds confidence. At B2, the same unedited podcast challenges and prepares for the real world.

Try — Review one graded text you use. What authentic alternative exists, and at what level would you switch?

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