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In Unit 14, I learned about the use of course books and different materials for teaching. Authentic materials are basically everything that we hear and see. They need to be carefully selected for the specific grade levels that are being taught. They should be used because they are motivating and interesting, increase confidence amongst the students when they understand them, and can be geared to the interest of a particular group of students. Created materials are designed by the teacher to support or replace the materials from a course book. They can be graded and include crosswords, word-search puzzles, role-play cards, flashcards, etc. Some of the advantages of using a course book are: It provides a syllabus which is graded to a level of suitable for the students, it provides a balanced mix of grammar, vocabulary and skills work, and it provides security for students and teachers alike. However, some of the disadvantages are: It does not always fit the specific needs and interests of all students, it can make teachers lazy, and most course books are are designed for use by all nationalities and may not cover enough language problems specific to the nationalities that you are teaching. In order to get the most use of the course books you should look at a range that is suitable for your group, do not use them for the whole lesson, when planning your lesson, carefully think about the items that motivate your students and which should be replaced/adapted/supplemented., etc. When analyzing a course book, a teacher should consider the following factors: price, availability, design, methodology, skills, etc.