1. WHAT IS
CLIL?

2. Some definitions
 An approach . . . that may concern languages;
intercultural knowledge, understanding and
skills; preparation for internationalisation and
improvement of education itself. (Marsh, 2002)
 A meaning-focused learning method . . .
The aim is learning subject matter together
with learning a language. (Van de Craen,
2006)
 An ‘umbrella’ term used to talk about bilingual
education situations (Gajo, 2007)
Bentley (2010) The TKT Course: CLIL
Module

3. Some key abbreviations
 Content and Language Integrated
Learning (CLIL)
 Aprendizaje Integrado de Contenidos
y Lenguas Extranjeras (AICLE)
 L’Enseignement de Matières par
l’Intégration d’une Langue Étrangère
(EMILE)

4. So . . . What is CLIL?
Content Language
The Intersection

5. What is CLIL?
 L2 is used as the medium of
instruction for other curricular areas:
 Math
 Science
 Social Studies
 Art
 Music
 P.E.
 . . . And more
TWO APPROACHES

6. What else is CLIL?
 Content from other curricular areas is
introduced into the L2 classroom:
 Vocabulary about ecosystems
 A text about prehistoric settlements in
Cantabria
 Names of musical instruments
 A video about a famous athlete
TWO APPROACHES

7. Types of CLIL
Soft
CLIL
Hard
CLIL
Type of
CLIL
Time Context
Language-
led
45 minutes
once a
week
Some curricular topics are taught
during a language course
Subject-led
(modular)
15 hours
during one
term
Schools or teachers choose
parts of the subject syllabus
which they teach in the target
language
Subject-led
(partial
immersion)
about 50%
of the
curriculum
About half of the curriculum is
taught in the target language.
The content can reflect what is
taught in the L1 curriculum or
can be new content.
Bentley (2010) The TKT Course: CLIL Module

8. A little bit of history
 The term CLIL was coined in 1994
 We can see examples of CLIL in history:
 Ancient history: The Sumerians and Akkadians
 Middle Ages: Latin and French
 Colonial period: French, English, Portuguese and
Spanish
 Illustration and Elite language instructions
 Bilingual and Multi-lingual communities in the
20th Century

9. WHY CLIL?

10. Benefits of CLIL
 Introduce learners to new concepts
through another language
 Improve learner’s production of L2
 Improve learner’s performance in L2
and subjects
 Increase learner’s confidence in L2
 Develop critical thinking skills
Bentley (2010) The TKT Course: CLIL
Module

11. Motivational Factors
 Language is used for a purpose
 REAL COMMUNICATION!
 Task-based approach
 PROJECTS
 Professional challenge for teachers
 Creates links between different curricular
areas
 Facilitates coordination between different
teachers