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Site: The TEFL Academy e-Learning
Course: The TEFL Academy e-Learning (e-learning)
Glossary: TEFL Glossary
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connecting word

See linking.

connective

See linking.

Content and Language Integrated Learning

A method where subjects are taught through a foreign language, integrating content learning with language acquisition.

It is also referred to as Thematic Learning, bi-lingual education or immersion.


Content words

Words that carry meaning in a sentence, such as nouns, main verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, which are typically stressed.

context

A particular situation in which a specific piece of language is used. Context may change meaning.
E.g., I posted a letter.  I posted about that in my blog. 


Teaching new language in context (contextualising) makes it easier for learners to understand the meaning of that language and the way in which it is used. 


Context Clues

Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

contextualising

See context.

continuant

See fricative.

controlled practice

The accuracy-based activities that are aimed at enabling students to practise producing new language correctly.  The focus is on producing correct grammatical forms, accurate pronunciation, or the correct use of new vocabulary. You may also see this referred to as restricted practice.

coordinating conjunction

It is a conjunction used between clauses in a compound sentence.