As we already know, CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning, a way of teaching subjects to students in a language that isn't their own. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish between the subject (maths, history, music... and within the subjects also the contents we are going to use) and the language used inside the classroom (medium of instruction), which will be the vehicle to explain the subject.
At first, due to the foreign language, students might be a little confused initially, which is something to be expected. Nevertheless, this is completely fine as it is a really relevant part of the learning experience, for all intents and purposes (using the dictionary is not only allowed but recommended at this initial stage). Over time, the process of researching and learning about the subject, working within groups and talking with classmates, new linguistic competences will rise to the surface as the new language is learned in context and naturally.
As if this wasn't enough, CLIL provides a tie between language and motivation, something crucial in the acquisition of any new tongue. Students will efficiently use innate motivation for the subject matter, indirectly channeling it to a target language.
For more details, we link a couple of videos that illustrate very well this methodology:
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