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CLIL Methodology(Content and Language Integrated Learning) karapetyan nora

• Why is CLIL important?
• How does CLIL work?
• The advantages of CLIL
• CLIL in the classroom

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is an innovative methodology focusing on the learning of language whilst simultaneously teaching content from a subject area such as humanistic or scientific area. So it can be said that Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) has become the umbrella term describing both learning another (content) subject such as physics or geography through the medium of a foreign language and learning a foreign language by studying a content-based subject.CLIL means using a foreign or second language as a medium of instruction and learning for primary, secondary and/or vocational- level subjects. CLIL methodology is flexible and adjustable to the learners’ needs, level of language competence and level of academic achievement.

The basis of CLIL is that content subjects are taught and learnt in a language which is not the mother tongue of the learners.

• Knowledge of the language becomes the means of learning content,
• Language is integrated into the broad curriculum,
• Learning is improved through increased motivation and the study of natural language seen in context. When learners are interested in a topic they are motivated to acquire language to communicate,
• CLIL is based on language acquisition rather than enforced learning,
• Language is seen in real-life situations in which students can acquire the language. This is natural language development which builds on other forms of learning,

• Fluency is more important than accuracy and errors are a natural part of language learning. Learners develop fluency in English by using English to communicate for a variety of purposes,
• CLIL approach is action-oriented, task-based and student-centered. It aims at combining language practice and specific content delivery and fosters foreign language and intercultural competence acquisition.

The language triptych offers a wider perspective of the use of the language in a CLIL pathway, as follows:

• Language of Learning (content), essential vocabulary and grammar associated with the topic for a communicative approach. The language is used in authentic interactive contexts in order to develop communicative skills, rather than focusing exclusively on grammar; • Language for Learning (meta-cognition and grammar system) the kind of language needed to operate in a foreign language environment. Learners need skills for pair work, cooperative group work, asking questions, debating, enquiring, thinking, memorizing, etc. • Language through Learning (cognition) new meanings would require new language. It needs to be captured during the learning process, then recycled and developed later.

Therefore, the role of the teacher is essential as “language mediators in order to ‘build bridges’ between the learners and the new subject knowledge” CLIL methodology seems to be aimed at building bridges: between language and content; between the learner and the new subject knowledge; between the language teacher and the subject teacher, etc.

Revision of The advantages of CLIL

CLIL helps to:

• Introduce the wider cultural context
• Prepare for internationalisation
• Access International Certification and enhance the school profile
• Improve overall and specific language competence
• Prepare for future studies and / or working life
• Develop multilingual interests and attitudes
• Diversify methods & forms of classroom teaching and learning
• Increase learner motivation.

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