CLIL

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), students learn various subjects like history, art, science and math in a foreign language. Rather than being a stand-alone subject, language becomes a skill acquired in the classroom while mastering other types of content.

Tips for Planning and Teaching CLIL Lessons 

As you can see from the lesson plans above, you can get creative with CLIL lessons and include diverse themes! Whether you want to make your own lesson plan or you’ll be working off these examples, here are some ways to make your CLIL lessons even more effective:  

Teach vocabulary separately 

Pick the important concepts and words and teach them in isolation from the main lesson. I usually prep students by doing this beforehand, but you can also choose to wait until after the class.

During the class, assume your students are native speakers of the target language and just teach the subject. For example, when the lesson is about math, teach actual addition and subtraction, not the translation of the word “addition” in German. Teach the math and be a math teacher for the duration of the activity.

In the course of the lesson, kids will be compelled to use their critical thinking skills to figure out the meanings of any unknown words. 

Include authentic materials

Aside from CLIL materials on the subject you want, look for authentic materials too about the subject at hand. For example, on top of CLIL-specific materials about philosophy in German, I’d look for native German discussions, blogs, websites, forums and book excerpts about philosophy too

There are three particular sites that I often check because they’re loaded with authentic materials and educational links:

  • Government sites and ministries. One of the aims of national leadership, for all states, is the education of their populace. So you can be sure that their websites have links to resources that can help you find material for CLIL. For example, the site for France’s Ministry of National Educationhas links to academic sites and even its own search engine.
  • Websites for the top universities in the country. Naturally, these sites are replete with links to the latest research, publications, lessons and journals. You may also find online libraries, databases and even e-books you could use. Take the example of Technische Universität München, one of the top universities in Germany.
  • Forums for native speakers. When you join these forums, you’ll have reached the inner sanctum of the country—at least online. Read the posts and discussion and you’ll have an insider’s look not only at their relationship problems, you’ll find in their postings, links to sites that native speakers actually use and recommend to each other. This one’s big in China.

Give simple worksheets

Keep any CLIL worksheets visually appealing and user-friendly. Avoid overcrowding it or making it too “busy.”

Use a consistent font and style throughout—ideally a basic font that won’t be distracting. Include lots of pictures and graphs to enhance the visual appearance. 

These are my favorite resource websites for worksheets:

  • One Stop English — This site provides unique English CLIL resources that can be adapted to any language. You’ll find puzzles, crosswords, vocabulary worksheets and more catering to a range of ages.
  • Teachers Pay Teachers — As the name suggests, this is a platform where teachers can sell resources that they’ve created to other teachers. Just look up “CLIL Teaching Resources,” and you can even filter for worksheets and select them by subject and grade. 
  • Scholastic’s Teacher Resources — This is a great place to find worksheet ideas to fit any subject you’re teaching through CLIL. You can get grade-appropriate lesson plans here on everything from literature to basic science to economics.
  • Instant Online Crossword Puzzle Maker— This non-traditional worksheet option is great for teaching vocabulary in any subject or language in an engaging way. You can use this instant crossword maker to easily produce fun worksheets targeting any vocabulary set you’re working on. 
  • Pinterest — Mostly known for craft and home decor inspiration, this popular platform is now also a go-to source for great lesson plan ideas, especially for elementary school children. Just type “CLIL” into the search bar plus the name of the target language (e.g. “CLIL italiano”). 

Do scaffolding

Give the students the temporary support they need to reach higher levels of comprehension and mastery, in terms of both the language and the content.

Begin with simple tasks and work your way up to those that are more complex. Give clear directions and explain concepts in multiple ways to ensure understanding.

I sometimes start with intro exercises where students match vocabulary with images, followed by guided readings where key vocabulary is highlighted. After that, students can do more involved discussions and activities that involve problem-solving and research.

Use gestures, visual aids and props. 

You used to just stand there and talk. With CLIL, not anymore. Illustrate what you’re speaking about, and you’ll see that students are better able to grasp your message.

Break up presentations with videos and images that students will find interesting. You can show mind maps or flowcharts to explain more complicated processes. 

I also try to bring props whenever I can. I’ve used 3D models of different shapes in math when explaining concepts like area or volume and even puppets for storytelling. If the subject is history or geography, these might be objects related to what the students are learning.

 

 

 

Subject-Predicate Agreement

English as a Second Language (ESL)

1.Everyone is here but nothing is being done.

2. If either of you takes a vacation now I shall be asked to finish this work.

3. Neither of these books is very new.

4. Every man and woman is eligible to vote.

5. Each student and teacher has a computer.

6. It was the dogs which awakened me.

7. It is grades that worry him.

8. The woman together with her two sons is arriving soon.

9. His answer in addition to his written tests shows that he deserves an excellent mark.

10. A strong wind along with rain and hail has been following us all the way.

11. The tutor as well as his pupils is going to have a rest in July.

12. Everyone except him was glad to make friends with foreign students.

13. One of the students was especially good at imitating birds' voices.

14. A red Honda and a blue Ford are parked outside.

15. Both a tiger and an elephant were in the Zoo.

16. Each dog and cat is vaccinated.

17. Both are going to attend the University.

18. Only a few have recognized her after her long absence.

19.Your sunglasses are very modern but your trousers aren't.

20. Your thanks are enough to forget the quarrel.

21. Environs of my native village are beautiful.

22. That pair of pants is not new.

23. A word of thanks is enough.

24. Neither the students nor the teacher is allowed to smoke here.

25. Either the teacher or the students have your book.

26. The New York Times is a good newspaper.

27. "Star Wars" war a good movie.

28. The Lords is one of the Houses of the British Parliament.

29. The Netherlands is a country situated below the sea level.

30. The Seyshells do not produce oil.

31. The Balkans are composed of sedimentary strata.

32. A number of students were missing from yesterday's classes.

33. The number of European students at the University is small.

34. Two weeks is enough time to have a vacation.

35. Five hundred dollars is required as a minimum payment.

36. Ten extra pounds is a lot to lose in a week.

37. 20 gallons of gasoline costs a lot of money.

38. The three years between 1991 and 1994 were the hardest for the state.

39. Mathematics is a difficult subject.

40. Acoustics are excellent in this hall.

41. The news was very good.

42. Measles is not a serious illness, nor is mumps.

43. Draughts is one of my favourite games, and so is dominoes.

44. The ironworks is just outside the town.

45. The class has its final tests on Friday.

46. The class are working on their individual projects.

47. The police are everywhere and they are searching for the criminals.

48. The jury are in their seats.

49. That species is rare.

50. Those species are common.

51. That deer is young and playful.

52. Deer live in Belarusian forests.

53. Where is the money? It is on the table.

54. Your advice is always good. I gladly follow it.

55. French is a Roman language.

56. The French are romantic.

57. The radius of the circle is two inches.

58. None of the stolen money has been found.

59. None of the students have finished the exam yet.

60. No example is relevant to this case.

61. No examples are relevant.

61. The majority believes that our life will change for the better.

62. The majority of the students believe that they will have a wonderful time during their vacation.

63. The flock of birds is circling overhead.

64. A school of fish is being attacked by sharks.

65. There are one or two things you should remember.

66. The students one after another are flooding into the assembly hall.

67. Who is to answer for all these mistakes?

68. To finish school well, to enter the University, to be a good specialist was the desire of Mike.

69. The small and the big house are both very ancient.

70. The small and big houses are both very beautiful.

71. Many a student attends the Central library.

72. Two and three is five.

73. His soul and body was in her hands.

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