What is it?Use of subject matter as a vehicle for language teaching/learning

Other namesCLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning (Europe)

Language Across the Curriculum

Cross-Curricular Language Learning

BenefitsExposure to a lots of language through stimulating content

Language learning as a bi-product of intellectual endeavors

Useful language embedded in relevant, meaningful contexts

Increased intrinsic motivation

CBI InitiativesLanguage Across the Curriculum

Immersion Education (e.g. Canadian Immersion Bilingual Education)

Content-Based Programs in Germany

CUBE English Program

First SemesterAmerican Studies / Speech and Discussion / Active Listening I

Second SemesterGlobal Challenges / Discussion and Debate / Active Listening II

Third SemesterJapan Studies / European Studies / Business Communication / TOEIC-TOEFL

Students will not be

motivated to learn unless

they regard the material

they taught as worth

learning. Dörnyei, 2001

Students will not be

motivated to learn unless

they regard the material

they taught as worth

learning. Dörnyei, 2001

AdviceInclude learners in the choice of topics and activities.

Avoid the double whammy (e.g. If the content is difficult, keep the language easy)

The focus is on language for thinking and school learning

Offer scaffolding when and where it is needed

Cognitive Load TheoryCognitive Load Theory

What types of CBI?The Sheltered Model

The Adjunct Model

The Theme Based Model

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Task-Based Learning (TBL)

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