Katenya, Aron2026-05-242026-05-242024Katenya, A. (2024). Use of authentic learning Aids and enhancing lower secondary English speaking in Bubulo West constituency. [Undergraduate, Research report]. Busitema University.https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/3571This study intended to investigate the use of authentic materials in teaching English language at lower secondary schools. Authentic materials instructional that are used to bring real life context to the classroom i.e. photos, videos, audios among others promote active student engagement and peer interaction which has shown promise in facilitating language learning in various educational contexts. Effective language education is essential for students to thrive in today’s globalized world. The study based on three objectives: To explore how teachers use the authentic materials in enhancing the speaking skill, to investigate the various types of authentic materials the teachers use in teaching the speaking skill, to find out the effect of the use of authentic materials in enhancing the learners’ speaking skill and the study adopted a longitudinal design, it employed qualitative methods of data collection, The study population comprise of the teachers and students. The sample size was taken from the population above to determine what is the study. For qualitative data a few were selected, interviews, questionnaires and documentary review and the study also used purposive sampling technique. The study adopted a qualitative research design outlining a comprehensive investigation into the use of authentic materials in teaching English at lower secondary schools by exploring the impact of these materials on the learners` English speaking skill language. The study population comprised of, teachers and learners. The study will be of immense importance to the teachers of English, language students, curriculum planners, examining bodies, text book writers, educational administrators, possibly parents, researchers and other interested bodies in the field of language and communication studies. Regarding the ethical considerations, the researcher provided the respondents with the necessary information concerning the main purpose of the research, expected duration, procedures followed and the researcher-maintained professionalism while conducting this work keeping privacy and confidentiality of respondent’s data.en-USThesis