2.1. -It can be difficult to find sources of information and texts that lower levels can understand. -Some students may copy directly from the source texts they use to obtain their information. -Some students may feel confused or may even feel that they are not improving their skills.
3. WHAT IS CBI?
3.1. content-based instruction refers to an approach to second language teaching in which instruction is organized around the content or information that learners will acquire, rather than around a linguistic or other syllabus".
3.2. CBI proposes an approach in which students acquire the target language through content
4. ADVANTAGES
4.1. -It can make language learning more interesting and motivating. -develop a much broader knowledge of the world through CBI. -CBI is very popular with EAP (English for Academic Purposes) teachers. -Taking information from different sources, re-evaluating and restructuring that information can help students develop skills. -The inclusion of an element of group work within the given framework.
5. These principles are significant for language teachers intending to use and promote CBI in their lessons and institutions, indeed. These are:
5.1. -Base instructional decisions on content rather than language criteria. -Integrate skills -Involve students actively in all phases of the learning process. -Choose content for its relevance to students’ lives, interests, and/or academic goals -Select authentic texts and tasks.
