5. • People learn a language more successfully when
they use the language as a means of acquiring
information, rather than as an end in itself
• CBI better reflects learners’ needs for learning a
second language
• Content provides a coherent framework that
can be used to link and develop all of the
language skills

6. As the framework for a unit of work
As the guiding principle for an entire course
As a course that prepares students for
mainstreaming
As the rationale for the use of English as
medium to teaching some school subjects
As the framework for commercial EFL/ESL
materials