A spoken or written text which is formulated close to an authentic text, but adjusted to suit the learner's level of proficiency is called what?

• A. Semi-authentic
• B. Script
• C. Reformulating
• D. Sociolinguistic Competence

Answer: (A)

Semi-authentic materials are texts that stay close to real language but are adjusted to fit learners’ level. This means you keep authentic content, tone, and communicative purpose, while simplifying vocabulary, grammar, length, or adding notes to aid understanding. The goal is to expose learners to genuine language patterns they’ll encounter in real life, without overwhelming them with too-advanced forms. It sits between fully authentic materials (untouched real texts) and heavily simplified or scripted resources, offering a workable bridge for comprehension and use. For example, a news article rewritten with simpler wording or a real interview paraphrased to use more accessible grammar is semi-authentic. The other terms describe different ideas: a script is text written for performance, reformulating is restating content, and sociolinguistic competence is about using language appropriately in social contexts.