In this series, Kay Bentley focuses on one item in the TKT: CLIL Glossary, explaining - with examples - what the term means and why it is important in the CLIL context.

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Not familiar with some of the CLIL terms you hear?
Want to feel more confident using the appropriate language in your CLIL lessons?


This series of short articles explains and demystifies some CLIL terms to help you feel more confident in your lessons. Each article ends with tips for teachers who are preparing for the Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) CLIL module. 

For more information about the TKT: CLIL please go to the Cambridge ESOL TKT website. Read an interview with Kay about the TKT:CLIL and the benefits of taking it for teachers.

For more help with subject specific vocabulary have a look at the resources in the Vocabulary section.