CLIL – A way towards autonomy in education

Abstract

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) means teaching subjects through English, which provides a better preparation for professional life than teaching English as a subject empty of content. It motivates, makes lessons active and interesting. Learners in CLIL programmes are thus learning basic language skills, academic skills and new subject concepts at the same time. CLIL focuses on the subject content, it gives students a feeling of real achievements, closely connected with their career development, since in the future they will be expected to show ”competences“ and autonomy and an approach prioritising highly developed thinking skills and communication.