CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is an immersive, dynamic approach to language learning that teaches English through other subjects, such as History or Literature. In this course, we teach participants how to integrate CLIL techniques into the classroom to make lessons more fun, effective, and culturally relevant – because language is more than just words, it’s a gateway to new understandings.

This course is of significant benefit to teachers of English who:
– would like to enhance their language skills
– need currently, or in the future, to deliver content lessons in English
– wish to share ideas on best practice methodologies with colleagues from across Europe thereby improving the overall approach to CLIL teaching in their schools and, as a result, the learner outcomes for their students
This course is suitable for trainers who are at the beginning of their CLIL training careers or teachers who already have some experience delivering CLIL courses.

Objectives:
– To familiarise participants with key concepts and issues in CLIL and to share international best practice techniques
– To help develop their teaching techniques and confidence in teaching subjects through English
-To cover a variety of school subjects including geography, history, science and art with a focus on methods of making the subjects accessible through English.
– To examine the theoretical principles underpinning CLIL in such a way that they will be applicable to practice at primary and secondary level
– To develop and consolidate participants’ own language skills
– To establish contacts between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals.
– To promote awareness of contemporary Ireland