CLIC

Why?

Promotion of languages

Acquisition of new
language structures

Communicative approach

CLIL Principles

4Cs

4Cs

Culture

Exposure to alternative perspectives and shared understandings

Communication

Using language to learn - while learning to use language

Content

Progression in knowledge, skills and understanding related to
specific elements of a defined curriculum

Cognition

Developing thinking skills which link concept formation,
understanding and language

4 skills of language

4 skills

4 skills

CLIC dimensions

The Culture Dimension

The Environment Dimension

The Language Dimension

The Content Dimension

The Learning Dimension

Essential elements

Connect with students

variety of language models and resources

wealth of opportunities to use the language

Fluency vs. Accuracy

4 language skills