The full form of CLIL is Content and Language Integrated Learning.
CLIL refers to an educational approach where subjects, or parts of subjects, are taught through a foreign language with a dual focus: learning content and learning a language simultaneously. This contrasts with traditional language teaching, which focuses primarily on language skills development.
Here's a breakdown of what CLIL involves:
- Content: The subject matter being taught (e.g., science, history, mathematics).
- Language: The foreign language used as the medium of instruction.
- Integrated: The seamless blending of content and language learning objectives.
- Learning: The acquisition of both subject knowledge and language proficiency.
CLIL is often used in schools and universities to promote multilingualism and improve students' language skills while they learn about other subjects. The goal is not just to learn the foreign language, but to use it as a tool for learning other subjects, thereby reinforcing both language and content comprehension.
