This document discusses using newspaper articles as reading materials for English language learners. It presents the types of materials that can be used, including articles, cartoons, headlines, weather forecasts, poetry, stories and photos. It explains that newspapers are authentic, up-to-date, informative, available, cheap, varied, adaptable materials that expose learners to different cultures. The document recommends using newspapers both in and out of the classroom for first and second year students and having students present, ask questions about, and debate or write responses to articles.