CLIL: Integrating Content and Language Learning in Education
CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning
CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. This essay deals with CLIL methodology and how it can be implemented and supported in my plurilingual school. Before explaining how CLIL can be implemented in my school and particularly in my class, I will present the relation of this topic with the current legislation. After that, I will present a definition of the methodology and some theoretical ideas we have to take into account to know what it means.
Read MoreLanguage Teaching Methods: A Comparative Analysis
Grammar Translation Method (16th Century) (Classical Method): This method emphasizes imitation and copying the teacher. Instruction is structured in the mother tongue, focusing on grammar rules and vocabulary. Students memorize grammar and practice reading and writing by translating sentences.
- Pros: Develops general mental discipline (mechanical method). Easy to teach, requiring no high level of foreign language proficiency.
- Cons: Speaking and listening are overlooked.
Direct Method (1900s) (Natural
Read MoreCommunicative Competence in English Language Learning
Introduction
My name is Paula Cantón Prieto. This document develops a unit focused on language as the primary means of human communication. Learning a foreign language is essential in a society that fosters international relationships at social, cultural, professional, and political levels. It promotes mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect for others’ cultural values, broadening one’s perspective. Spain’s integration into the European community creates new linguistic needs, establishing a
Read MoreNeeds Analysis and Course Design in ESP
Unit 2: Needs Analysis
The goal of ESP courses is to teach the language and communication skills that specific groups of language learners need or will need to function effectively in their disciplines of study, professions, or workplaces.
ESP course design includes a stage in which the teachers identify what specific language and skills the group of learners will need.
The identification of language and skills is used in determining and refining the contents, objectives, approaches, and materials
Read MoreDeveloping Linguistic Skills & Communicative Competence in English
Unit 3: Development of Linguistic Skills
Communicative Competence in English
This essay examines the four fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It explores the spoken and written aspects of language acquisition, emphasizing the importance of integrating these skills to develop communicative competence in English. The essay concludes by summarizing key findings and listing the bibliographic resources used.
The legal framework for foreign language learning is established
Read MoreImpact on Language Education: Teacher Training & Methodology
Consequences for the Area of Education
We know how to teach, to share knowledge.
Developing Communicative Language Competence
- Developing a standard for communicative language competence, including the production and reception of oral and written texts. (This means working on the four linguistic skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing).
- Implementing literature workshops to foster creative writing and reading habits.
- Promoting learning through discovery and learning to learn.
- Considering the actual