The Impact of CLIL On Academic English Competence in Higher Education

Abstract

This article examines the impact of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) on the development of academic English competence in higher education. CLIL, as an innovative pedagogical approach, integrates subject content and language learning, enabling students to acquire disciplinary knowledge while simultaneously improving language proficiency. The study analyzes how CLIL enhances academic vocabulary, critical thinking, and communicative skills. The findings suggest that CLIL significantly contributes to the development of academic English competence by fostering meaningful interaction, contextualized learning, and cognitive engagement.