TKT Course CLIL Module

What is the purpose of the 'Learning outcomes' section in the TKT Course CLIL Module?

• To inform the reader of the knowledge and skills they should have after completing the unit.

• To provide extra research activities.

• To encourage discussion among teachers.

• To review the unit's content and help readers become familiar with the TKT: CLIL tasks format and level of language used in the test.

According to the 2007 definition, what is an 'umbrella term' in CLIL used to talk about?

• An approach that may concern languages.

• A meaning-focused learning method.

• Bilingual education situations.

• An evolving educational approach.

What does CLIL stand for?

• Content and Language Integrated Learning.

• Comprehensive Language Integration Learning.

• Content and Linguistic Integrated Lessons.

• Contextual Learning and Integrated Language.

What is the primary aim of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)?

• To improve learners' performance in the target language only

• To introduce learners to new concepts through studying the curriculum in a non-native language

• To focus solely on the improvement of curricular subjects

• To encourage the use of the target language in informal settings

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 Cs of CLIL?

• Content

• Communication

• Creation

• Culture

What does the term 'hard CLIL' refer to?

• A CLIL model where the target language is taught for a few hours during the week

• A CLIL model where the target language is taught for some hours during the week, but about 50% of the curriculum is in the target language

• A CLIL model where almost half the curriculum is taught in the target language

• A CLIL model where a subject such as science or art is taught for a certain number of hours in the target language

According to research, learners who study in CLIL classes compared to those who study English in ELT classes, tend to:

• Have a more extensive and varied vocabulary in their first language

• Reach higher levels of English than those reached in ELT courses

• Show less cognitive activity during the learning process

• Have a negative impact on their L1 proficiency

What is a key component of CLIL that helps learners develop their cognitive or thinking skills?

• Memorization of content

• Translation of texts

• Challenging learners with cognitive tasks from the curriculum

• Focusing on language drills

Which CLIL model is described as being 'language-led'?

• Soft CLIL

• Subject-led (modular)

• Partial immersion

• Hard CLIL

According to Jim Cummins, how many years does it take learners to achieve CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency)?

• At least two years

• At least five years

• At least three years

• At least ten years