TKT Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) 2

Question 1

What are the '4 Cs' framework in CLIL and what do they stand for?

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Content, Communication, Cognition, Culture — the four integrated dimensions of CLIL

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Communication, Correction, Comprehension, Consolidation

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Curriculum, Competence, Clarity, Continuity

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Coursebook, Conversation, Checking, Correction

Question 2

In CLIL, what is the difference between 'language of learning' and 'language for learning'?

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Language of learning is the specific content vocabulary and structures needed to access the subject; language for learning is the generic academic and classroom language needed to manage learning tasks

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Language of learning is English; language for learning is the learner's L1

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Language of learning refers to grammar; language for learning refers to vocabulary

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Language of learning is for reading; language for learning is for speaking

Question 3

What is a 'CLIL lesson frame' and how does it differ from a standard EFL lesson?

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A CLIL lesson frame integrates both subject content objectives and language learning objectives within the same lesson, requiring learners to engage cognitively with content while developing their language skills

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A CLIL lesson frame focuses only on language accuracy and ignores content

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A CLIL lesson frame is used only in university-level education

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A CLIL lesson frame is another term for a traditional grammar lesson plan

Question 4

What does 'cognitive demand' mean in the context of CLIL, and why is it important?

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The degree of mental challenge involved in content tasks, which should be appropriately pitched — neither too low (boring) nor too high (overwhelming)

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The level of physical activity required in a CLIL lesson

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The amount of new vocabulary introduced in a single CLIL lesson

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The requirement for learners to work independently without teacher support

Question 5

What is meant by 'scaffolded language support' in a CLIL context?

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Providing temporary, targeted language support (word banks, sentence frames, glossaries, visual aids) to help learners access cognitively demanding content in the target language

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Translating all content into the learners' first language to ensure understanding

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Simplifying the content so that it requires no specialist language

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Focusing only on grammar correction and ignoring content understanding

Question 6

What does 'soft CLIL' and 'hard CLIL' refer to?

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Soft CLIL involves occasional content-focused activities within a mainly EFL lesson; hard CLIL involves the full integration of subject teaching in the target language across extended periods

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The difficulty level of the language used in a CLIL lesson

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Soft CLIL is used with younger learners; hard CLIL is used with adults

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Soft CLIL uses physical materials; hard CLIL uses digital resources