| Summary: | Literature has the potential to encourage learners to become cognisant of patterns and linguistic features of the
language because it creates an environment where the applications of the language can function. A growing body
of literature has supported the incorporation of literature in second language teaching on the grounds that
literature signifies a wide range of accurate use of the language features that paves the way for learning the target
language. The present paper attempted to explore the perceptions of learners about welcoming literature in the
language classroom for extending language use. The data presented in this study are from interviews. 60 senior-year ELT students were interviewed to reveal their attitudes towards the inclusion of literature into language
teaching. Although a small number of the participants questioned the effectiveness of literature, a large number
of the participants enumerated several reasons for the inclusion of literature in language learning. The results of
the interview highlight the premise that the incorporation of literature into language teaching is shown to be
worthwhile for offering a new language learning experience, creating a medium to promote engagement,
providing an avenue for coming to good terms with personal development, building an ethos to enhance accuracy
and fluency, and constituting ideal occasions to develop learner autonomy.
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