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* CourseBooks:
-> advantages:
- learners have a written record of what they've learned
- learners can look ahead or back
- they are written by people with many years experince
- they save time in preparation
- often include useful appendices e.g. grammar reference
- they may have built in recycling systems
- supplementary materials e.g. workbooks, DVDs, resource packs, software
- we can adapt to suit learner's needs
- we rarely compete with the presentation
- sequencing
- comprehensive topics
- learners expect to use them
-> reasons why we may not choose not to use the CB:
- material may not be authentic, therefore contrived or artificial
- learners might need further practice - no written practice
- learners might have specific needs not met by the CBs
- subject matter may be dull or unsuitable for the cultural context
- to take a break from the CB
- to take advantage of media: internet
- not up to date
- the CB may be lexically limiting
- they can have a rigid, predictable structure
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