David Marsh, Anne Maljers

(1994)
Content-based instruction
(CBI) ==> CLIL

WHAT IS CLIL?
CLIL integrates the teaching of
content from a curriculum subject
with the teaching of a non-native
language
It is a flexible approach
There are four guiding principles
underlying CLIL

CONTE
NT

COMMUNICAT
ION

THE 4 Cs
COGNITIO
N

CULTU
RE

THEORY OF
Used to
LANGUAGE
learn as well
Languag
e is
function
al

as to
communica
te

The language focus in a lesson does not

consider structural grading

Language OF
learning

THEORY
OF
LANGUA
GE
LEARNIN
G
Langua
ge FOR
learning

The
languag
e
tryptyc
h

Languag
e
THROUG
H
learning

OF

THROUGH

What
students
need to
ACCESS
new
knowledge

The NEW
language
that will
emerge

FOR

The
language
the
students
will need
DURING
the
lessons

Core features of CLIL

methodology
Multiple focus approach
Safe and enriching learning
environment
Authenticity
Active learning
Scaffolding
Cooperation

SYLLABUS
There is no
predetermined
CLIL is flexible
language syllabus in
CLIL.
CLIL models are
elaborated depending
on the context

There are different

models:
Subject
topic/syllabus
Cross curricular
project
Content type
approach
Integrated model
Global project.

ROLES
TEACHERS

Facilitator
Engaging students
Providing support
Providing authentic
input

STUDENTS

Peer
cooperative
work
Using both new
and background
knowledge
Active roles

Typical class procedure

1. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

WARM-UP

2. PRACTICE CONTENT IN LANGUAGE

3. EXPAND VOCABULARY

INPUT

4. CONSOLIDATION OF KNOWLEDGE
5. SUMMARIZING SKILLS
6. APPLY NEW KNOWLEDGE
7. CHECK AND CORRECT ERRORS

CONSOLIDATION

GAME: TELL US ABOUT