Practical CLIL ideas

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Practical CLIL ideas

Patrick de Boer

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In CLIL Magazine issue 10 several CLIL experts shared their best ideas on the use of CLIL in lesson. These ideas will be published online over time and can be found on this page.

Part I

Peter Sansom: From image to text: How to encourage pupils to think creatively

Part II

Rosie Tanner: The CLIL Ball

Part II

Phil Ball: “Jumpstart Science”

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