• Dr K. S. Antonysamy

Abstract Language learning in classroom need not be confined to the ‘prescribed texts’. Use of non-conventional materials is sometimes more engaging. Materials created not for the purpose of language learning but for real-life situations such as news items and magazine articles may very well be exploited for effective language learning. In addition, they may provide the learners with much required motivation. Newspapers and magazines particularly offer a variety of materials such as 'hard news' stories and in-depth 'human interest' feature stories that could be planned for a number of language learning activities. Authenticity, accessibility and flexibility are some of the factors for these materials to be considered as language learning resources. A wide range of LSRW skills, a cluster of soft skills and various components of communicative competence may be enhanced with the strategic use of these learning materials. Pedagogy involved is learning by doing. The desired learning outcomes would be activating learner interest and contextualizing the learning.

Key Words: Prescribed texts, Non-conventional learning materials, Authenticity, Pedagogy and Desired learning outcome.

"Newspapers and Magazines as Language Learning Resources", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.280-282, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903E43.pdf

"Newspapers and Magazines as Language Learning Resources", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp280-282, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903E43.pdf