Teacher Samvidha Srinath talks about using clips from popular TV shows in her classes, the benefits it brings to her teenage learners, and how she uses the material in class. KEY TALKING POINTS Advantages of Using Authentic Media: Samvidha explains how using clips from films and TV shows in the classroom motivates and engages students. Authentic material also exposes students to the target language and various topics covered in the media. Examples from Samvidha's classes, including the TV show "Young Sheldon," illustrate the effectiveness of using relevant media. Selecting Appropriate Material: Samvidha shares her top priorities when choosing media for language classes, emphasising cultural appropriateness and relevance to students, and matching the material to students' language proficiency levels. Implementation Strategies: Differentiated materials and support are essential for addressing the diverse needs of learners in the classroom. Long-term media use (2 to 4 months or a school semester) allows for deeper engagement and language production from students. ABOUT Samvidha is currently training to become a teacher at secondary school level and specialises in teaching languages. She not only loves teaching, but is also a passionate language learner herself. She is fluent in five languages and is learning Korean and Japanese.  Apart from this, Samvidha is also a writer and blogger. She runs her own blog called books and coffee (BOCO for short) where she writes about language learning, education and everything else she’s passionate about. To learn more about Samvidha's work, visit her blog. TRANSCRIPT Watch with closed captions. SUPPORT Say thanks with coffee. JOIN OUR EVENTS Upcoming lives and workshops CREDITS Producer Laura Wilkes Editor Haven Tsang Thanks to our lovely guest, Samvidha Srinath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.