THE USE OF CONTENT LANGUAGE-INTEGRATED LEARNING AS THE MAIN MEANS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FORMATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern methods of content-language-integrated learning (CLIL). The history of the emergence of this approach is considered, and the principles for the successful introduction of this technique are analyzed. The types of activities during the lessons where this approach to foreign language learning is applied are singled out. The advantages of the integrated training method are indicated, one of which is the formation of communicative competence. The content and organizational approach to the use of this technique is characterized. The authors elaborately substantiate the relevance, expediency and effectiveness of the application of content language-integrated learning of the English language, and also summarize the advantages and disadvantages of its use in English language teaching at a higher educational institution. Keywords: CLIL methodology; content language-integrated learning; communicative competence; foreign language learning method; learning technology; future specialists; motivation; learning content; higher educational institution.