Content Introduction 2 1 The notion of a “language authenticity” 5 1.1 Advantages and disadvantages of using authentic materials in language learning 11 1.2 Using internet resources for teaching English as a foreign language 28 2 Observation of a lesson plan, which includes the use of authentic materials 43 2.1 A lesson plan, "the weather forecast for the UK" 59 Conclusion 62 Bibliography 63