whyclil

Why is CLIL important?
 * Languages play a key role in curricula across Europe//( 1)//. The CLIL approach is a useful tool for the development of frameworks and methods which will improve the quality of language education
 * The EU has been dealing with bilingualism and language education since the 1990s, and has a clear vision of a multilingual Europe in which people can communicate in two or three languages.

 The benefits of CLIL may be seen in terms of cultural awareness, internationalisation, language competence, preparation for both study and working life, and increased motivation. CLIL helps to:
 * Introduce the wider cultural context
 * Prepare for internationalisation
 * Access International Certification and enhance the school profile
 * Improve overall and specific language competence
 * Prepare for future studies and / or working life
 * Develop multilingual interests and attitudes
 * Diversify methods & forms of classroom teaching and learning
 * Increase learner motivation//(2)//

//(1) European Commission 2009 // //(2) Steve Darn, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey ////**[| http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/clil-a-lesson-framework]**//