CLIL is a dual-focused teaching and learning approach in which the L1 and an additional language or two are used for promoting both content mastery and language acquisition to pre-defined levels. This can be done by the English teacher using cross-curricular content or the subject teacher using English as the language of instruction.

According to Mehisto&Lucietto, CLIL essentials are:

– Manage the effective side

– Make learning visible

– Make academic language visible

-Take time for make learning meaningful

– Promote cooperative learning

– Foster learner autonomy

– Use Scaffolding content

– Use scaffolding language

For those who want to know more have a view at “CLIL ESSENTIALS” by  Mehisto & Lucietto: