As Alexander et al (2008) point out: ‘Teachers may be concerned that the content and vocabulary of [authentic] texts will present too many difficulties and should be left to a later stage, but the reality is that, for EAP students, there is no later stage.’ If students are already encountering authentic texts outside the language classroom, it makes no sense to present them with simplified versions in class. Even for students with less specialist or immediate needs, plenty of authentic language input will help them develop a better understanding of how English is actually used and give them the confidence to read more widely outside of class.