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The current study aims to investigate the opinions of the Yemeni university teachers on the extent to which they and their learners use authentic materials in the teaching and learning of English. These opinions can reveal whether these materials are adequately used in English Education or not. To attain the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was administered via Google Forms to the teachers of English in the faculties of education in three Yemeni universities: Lahej, Aden and Abyan. A total of fifty-six teachers participated in filling out the questionnaire and their responses were analyzed. The findings of the study disclosed that the Yemeni university teachers of English are aware of the importance of authentic materials, whereas their learners show limited awareness. Moreover, the teachers’ use of authentic materials is restricted by the learners’ weak level in English and the unavailability of the equipment necessary for using them in the classroom. The study recommends to supply the Yemeni universities with the suitable equipment for using authentic materials and improve EFL learners’ level to make the use of these materials possible to gain their advantages.

authentic materials, English, Yemeni universities, classroom equipment.