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CLIL definitions and terms

CLIL is an acronym for Content-Language Integrated Learning. It describes an old-new approach to language teaching and learning, meaning that language use is integrated into the teaching of ’content’, i.e. the teaching of other (non-language) disciplines including maths, science, history, literature, sports, arts and many more. Thus in CLIL schools several disciplines are taught to learners through a foreign language, which is most often English. Teaching can be done by the language teacher using cross-curricular content or the subject teacher using the foreign language as the language of instruction. Both methods result in the simultaneous learning of content and English, consequently, CLIL has a dual focus.

In different educational contexts there are several terms and acronyms used to describe the integrated learning of a foreign language and a non-language subject.  Some of these are as follow:

  • Bilingual Integration of Languages and Disciplines (BILD)
  • Content-based Instruction (CBI)
  • Content-based Language Instruction (CBLI)
  • Content-based Language Teaching (CBLT)
  • English Across the Curriculum (EAC)
  • English as an Academic Language (EAL)
  • English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
  • Foreign Language Immersion Program (FLIP)
  • Foreign Languages as a Medium of Education (FLAME)
  • Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC)[1]

 

In summary, it can be stated that in CLIL learners are using the language to learn and at the same time they are learning to use the language.


[1] http://www.onestopenglish.com/clil/what-is-clil/

 

1.2.2.What is the difference between traditional language teaching and CLIL teaching?

Which is CLIL? (Mark with C) Which is non-CLIL ? (Mark with NC)

  1. Foreign language acquisition is the main objective of learning.
  2. It has a dual focus.
  3. Language and content are integrated.
  4. The system of the language, its vocabulary and rules are in the focus.
  5. Foreign language is a tool in learning.
  6. A non-language discipline is studied through a foreign language. 

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1.2.3.Multiple choice. Find out the right answer.

1. CLIL is a(n) approach to teaching and learning

A) old     B) ancient    C) old-new    D) contemporary

2. CLIL has a focus.

A) single   B) dual   C) contemporary     D) new

3. CLIL teaching is done by teachers

A) language     B) native    C) subject  D) either language or subject

4. Foreign Language Immersion Programme is abbreviated as .

A) FLIP     B) FLIMP   C) FOLIP     D) FRIP

5)  In different educational contexts CLIL is

A) called by the same name   B) called by different acronyms   C) non-existent    D) less known

6. CLIL and traditional language teaching are

A) identical   B) different     C) similar  D) not comparable  

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