How to be confident and competent with clil part 1 a practical guide to using clil in the primary. Teaching history through english a clil approach 5 considerations when planning a clil history lesson activating prior knowledge it is helpful to start a lesson by. In this second article i will look more closely at how clil is realised in the classroom and suggest a framework for planning clil lessons. Summing up, the calabrese and rampones book is a valuable source of lesson ideas and is an important addition to every primary foreign language teachers bookshelf, especially for those who want to implement clil in their lessons. Go on a crazy seekandfind adventure in this new picture book from awardwinning artist bob staake. Our book considers this diversity by looking at clil scenarios, defined as. If you want to download or read this book, copy link or url below in the new tab. A lesson framework teachingenglish british council. If we were to ask the question what is subject teaching. This book proposes articles on the possibilities of drama as a challenging learning experience from primary to higher education. It is a creative way of story telling that helps convey the essence of a brand. The benefits of clil may be seen in terms of cultural awareness. Many of our primary and secondary coursebooks support content and language integrated learning clil. In this final session of the clil the speaker will outline how the clil approach provides a fresh approach to language teaching and learning.
Finally, publishers are issuing more books on clil. Culture community materials in clil units lets clil montse irun 2. Jan 19, 2017 clil comes in many forms and embraces different school practices. Well also give you some tips to help you put it into practice.
Clil content and language integrated learning academic summer. With numerous collections of research papers and teachers handbooks dealing with it, and now a journal devoted to it international clil research journal. Clil english language teaching and learning oxford. A science course, for example, can be taught to students in english and they will not only learn about science, but they will also gain relevant vocabulary and language skills. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This is the fifth video in my clil content language integrated learning series. Multiculturalism in the uk the baishakhi mela pdf 0. Oct 12, 2016 what is a fashion lookbook a look book is a fashion catalogue of wellstyled images. Approaching content through communicative interaction. By changing your perspective, you now have a whole country and a whole culture that you can comb for materials. Clil has been described by experts as a major methodological revolution in language teaching.
Content and language integrated learning clil is an approach where students learn a subject and the language at the same time. On the one hand, textbooks make teachers life easier because they are addressed to homogeneous groups of students age, language level and emotional development. Curriculum as proposed in the clil national statement and guidelines, which were published this summer and which. Definitions clil content and language integrated learning is an approach to. It answered many of my doubts about assessment, and the design of materials.
Clilexplained in the subtitle of the bookis the latest acronym to hit the acronymrich efl environment. Clil and elt, looking at their respective aims, syllabus, methodologies, language and contexts of operation, taking a brief look at some clil materials, and finally examining research findings. But look for opportunities to explore local and national culture through clil. Sometimes culture in lil is taught as part of the subject of citizenship. We look at the roles and economy the different lays any calling me a here were looking an animation and very good in a power point. There was a raging debate in the factworld yahoogroup recently where opinion was very evenly divided among. Written by do coyle, philip hood and david marsh and drawing on their experience of clil in secondary schools, primary schools and english language schools across europe, this book gives a comprehensive overview of clil. The two texts usually appear below one another or on opposite pages of a book. In this video, we will focus on the fourth c which is culture. This doesnt mean im not reflecting on my teaching anymore is that possible, in any case. A lesson framework teachingenglish british council bbc. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher.
When working in a foreign language, learners need structural markers in texts to help them find their way. Hard clil places strong emphasis on the acquisition of subject knowledge and language is an addon, not a means to an end. It is informative and practical and a great resource to have. For example, instead of looking for clil specific materials pertaining to philosophy in german, you look for native german discussions, blogs, websites, forums and book excerpts about philosophy. The clil syllabus is often linked to the l1 curriculum.
According to coyle 1999, the clil curriculum is based on the 4 cs. Use of l1 helps learners focus on similarities and differences between the target language and mother tongue. We also publish teacher training resources and dictionaries for clil. Firstly, we will look at questions of managing and supporting the clil implementation process.
Look ahead is a fourstage course, with optional video component for everyone who needs or wants to learn english for work, for travel, for study, or just for pleasure. Content and language integrated learning clil in teaching. Resources for clil and where to find them clil content. Jun 16, 2014 look at the book is a online method of teaching the bible. Clil opens new possibilities for the implementation of drama in its multiple varieties. A nations culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people mahatma gandhi lets clil montse irun 3.
Transforming theory into practice this chapter builds on the theoretical issues raised in the previous chapters. Communication content cognition culture pearson english. Course putting clil into practice putting clil into. Culture and clil this months editorial on the newlook onestopenglish website is dedicated to the theme of culture in clil. Subject matter and language are being taught at the same time. A clil lesson looks at content and language in equal measure, and often follows a fourstage framework. This paper discusses four factors relevant to successful implementation of clil. Content and language integrated learning clil is an approach where students learn a subject and a second language at the same time. The fourth of oyles four s in the 4 framework of lil. In some clil contexts, l1 is used by learners or teachers to overcome shortterm problems in teaching and learning. Clil the book undoubtedly gives a comprehensive overview of clil the approach. The best texts are those accompanied by illustrations so that learners can visualise what they are reading. Author diane hall has been involved in english language teaching and publishing for over 25 years. I work as a language assistant in a clil programme in both a primary and a secondary school and i found this book a great read.
In this second article i will look more closely at how clil is realised in the classroom and. Clil content and language integrated learning has emerged since the millennium as a major trend in education. Many writers on clil use a wide definition of the phenomenon. Examples include expressing problems, worries, resolving conflict. Content and language integrated learning elt journal.
You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. It provides a tool kit for teachers to map clil practice for their own context and learners. Teachers can exploit the visuals provided in course books, or actively look for. We look at how culture plays a role in clil and where we can find.
Clil incorporates four elements identified as the 4 cs, where culture is the underlying. Promoting intercultural competence through literature in clil. There was a raging debate in the factworld yahoogroup recently where opinion was very evenly divided among colleagues about exactly what role culture should have in clil. Clila dialogue between the language and subject teachers. Teachers have been encouraged to search for potential clil mate. In this post well have a look at what clil means, what it involves and how it can be implemented. Part of the encyclopedia of language and education book series ele. Soft clil refers to the incorporation of features of clil practices into the english lesson. Start thinking 1t what age do american students attend high a school. Clil students dont follow a syllabus which is based on grammar development. Clil is an acronym, and as such it tends to attract peoples attention. Clil stands for content language integrated learning.
See the 4cs of clil curriculum fit noun in clil, how lessons and topics fit in with the subject curriculum. Content and language integrated learning in bilingual and multilingual education macmillan books for teachers mehisto, peeter on. Look ahead look ahead 1 students book andrewhopkins. Apr 01, 2010 clil content and language integrated learning has emerged since the millennium as a major trend in education. Start thinking 1 look at the list of parttime jobs for teenagers. Clil students dont learn tourist language such as can you tell me the way to the eiffel tower. A have to might can cant should couldnt will be able to must b be playhelp have takewearski speak 1 scientists protective clothing when they do experiments. In the first of these articles, content and language integrated learning, i gave an introduction to this field. May 25, 2015 in the book the roles of language in clil llinares, morton and whittaker it is stated. Select a topic or aspect of culture from the course book you are using. Teaching geography through english a clil approach 5 considerations when planning a clil geography lesson activating prior knowledge it is helpful to start a lesson by. The data were collected through a questionnaire filled in by three groups of participants. Secondly, we will look at the roles and behaviours of teachers in the delivery of clil. They need good process lives to helping produce the sentences talking to the bottom and with this example, set country calling me uh.
Its an ongoing series of 510 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. It is also mentioned that clil and immersion have often been used interchangeably. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Let us get deeper into the pros and cons of using them. In novembers editorial, keith kelly looks at culture in clil and suggests resources to exploit this theme in the classroom.