- CLIL Approach: Integration of content and language learning
- Task-Based Learning: Real-world tasks drive language use
- Peer Collaboration: Group work to simulate workplace teamwork
The Teaching methodology is grounded in the principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), a pedagogical approach that combines subject matter instruction with foreign language learning. Within the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), CLIL enables students to acquire academic content and linguistic competence simultaneously by using English as the medium of instruction for discipline-specific topics.
CLIL is particularly beneficial in tertiary education, where students are expected to engage with increasingly complex concepts within their fields of study while developing the communicative skills necessary for participation in international academic and professional environments. By integrating content and language learning, CLIL supports the development of subject-specific vocabulary, enhances critical thinking, and fosters the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in English.
Moreover, this approach encourages active learning, task-based interaction, and exposure to authentic materials, which together promote deeper cognitive engagement and improve language retention. For university students, CLIL offers a meaningful and relevant learning experience that not only prepares them for real-world challenges but also increases their confidence in using English across diverse academic and professional contexts.
The teaching methodology has been designed to reflect the core values of the CLIL methodology. Each lesson introduces relevant disciplinary content alongside structured opportunities to develop integrated language skills, ensuring a holistic and practice-oriented learning experience.
