Content based instruction
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This document discusses how content-based instruction (CBI) is an effective way for people to learn a new language. CBI uses meaningful content as the basis for language learning rather than focusing solely on the language itself. When used as the framework for an entire course, CBI better meets learners' needs and allows the content to link and develop all language skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Content based instruction
- 5. • People learn a language more successfully when they use the language as a means of acquiring information, rather than as an end in itself • CBI better reflects learners’ needs for learning a second language • Content provides a coherent framework that can be used to link and develop all of the language skills
- 6. As the framework for a unit of work As the guiding principle for an entire course As a course that prepares students for mainstreaming As the rationale for the use of English as medium to teaching some school subjects As the framework for commercial EFL/ESL materials