Theoretical problems of the content of teaching foreign languages

Printed materials: Textbook, student’s worksheet, pictures, photographs, newspapers& magazines

Audio materials: Cassette & compact disc

Audio visual: Video compact disc, film

Interactive teaching materials: Web based learning materials, computer assisted instruction.

Authentic materials refer to the use in teaching of texts, photographs, video selections, and other teaching resources that are not specially prepared for pedagogical purposes.

Created materials refer to textbooks and other specially developed instructional resources.

Edge (1993) uses the term “teacher-produced materials” and “student materials” to refer to how the materials are produced or used during the process of teaching/learning in the classroom. Teacher-produced materials play an important role to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world outside. In doing so, teachers might produce their own worksheets for their students.