University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Teaching Knowledge Test
Content and Language Integrated Learning Glossary May 08
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TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning
Glossary of terms and concepts used in TKT: CLIL
The glossary is organised according to the test parts. It begins with general definitions of CLIL acronyms and key terms associated with CLIL. It continues with terms and concepts presented in alphabetical order for Part 1 and Part 2 of the CLIL module. Part 2 is subdivided into lesson planning, lesson delivery and assessment for CLIL.

General
CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning `CLIL is defined as an approach in which a foreign language is used as a tool in the learning of a non-language subject in which both language and the subject have a joint role.' (Marsh in Coyle, 2006: 1)

Acronyms associated with CLIL
CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. There are different contexts:
Monolingual: Students in home country learning a subject through CLIL. Some students may be non-native speakers. (France) Bilingual: students learning curricular subjects in a second or foreign language (The Netherlands) Multilingual: students learning subjects in three or more languages (Basque Country, Cataluña) Plurilingual: students learn several languages, one or more of which may be through CLIL. (Australia) CBI: Content based instruction (US) Non-native speakers (often from minority language groups) learning a second language to enable them to integrate in mainstream classes EAL: English as an Additional Language (UK and British Schools overseas). Learning and facilitating learning of the curriculum for learners whose first language is not English. ILTLP: Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning in Practice. Learning parts of the curriculum through different languages to develop an understanding of one's own culture in relation to other cultures. (Australia) LAC: Languages Across the Curriculum refers to the study and use of languages