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Costley, Tracey; Gkonou, Christina; Myles, Florence; Roehr-Brackin, Karen; Tellier, Angela – Language Learning Journal, 2020
Existing research suggests that being multilingual may convey advantages for additional language learning. However, little research to date has examined the role of multiple languages in primary-school classroom settings and in foreign language learning in particular. We investigated the learning of French by children with English as an additional…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Multilingualism, Monolingualism, Second Language Learning
Barrios, Elvira; Milla Lara, María Dolores – Language Learning Journal, 2020
This paper presents an investigation into stakeholder perspectives on the methodology, materials and resources and assessment procedures employed in a bilingual (CLIL) programme in a monolingual context. A total of 873 respondents (544 students, 92 teachers and 237 parents) in Andalusia, Spain (more specifically, in the provinces of Málaga and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Bilingual Education Programs, Course Content, Interdisciplinary Approach
Finch, Katy; Theakston, Anna; Serratrice, Ludovica – Language Learning Journal, 2020
The statutory inclusion of modern foreign languages (MFL) into the Key Stage 2 curriculum in England in 2014 aimed to raise the language skills of younger learners in preparation for their secondary education. This change to the curriculum has occurred at a time in which the linguistic diversity within primary schools across the country has been…
Descriptors: Modern Languages, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Multilingualism
Hughes, Stephen P.; Madrid, Daniel – Language Learning Journal, 2020
The adoption of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Spain has affected educational spending and introduced modifications in learning and assessment procedures for students. While positive effects are noticeable in terms of language learning, evidence concerning the impact on non-linguistic subject areas has been less forthcoming.…
Descriptors: Monolingualism, Course Content, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teaching Methods
Oxbrow, Gina – Language Learning Journal, 2020
The current article presents the outcomes of a preliminary quantitative study into stakeholder perspectives of the effects of CLIL on linguistic and intercultural competence development in the Canary Islands, Spain. The investigation has employed data triangulation (students, parents, and teachers, and, within the latter, non-linguistic area and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Monolingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
González-Becerra, Iria – Language Learning Journal, 2019
This cross-sectional study provides a language learning motivational profile of undergraduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees taking language IWLP courses (language options open to all undergraduates) in a UK institution. Trends were generated through a questionnaire (363 participants) using self-determination…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Second Language Learning, Case Studies, Undergraduate Students
Vázquez, Víctor Pavón; Lancaster, Nina; Callejas, Carmen Bretones – Language Learning Journal, 2020
This paper presents the outcomes of a Spanish study on aspects of the background, skills and perceptions of three groups of teachers -- content teachers, language teachers and language assistants -- working to implement CLIL in the monolingual area of Andalusia, Spain. The research was based on a questionnaire completed by 130 informants and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Course Content, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Pérez Cañado, María Luisa – Language Learning Journal, 2020
This article aims to shed light on the question of elitism in CLIL by exploring empirical evidence taken from a large-scale longitudinal investigation based in Spain. To this end, it reports on a quantitative study into the effects of CLIL programmes on the English language attainment of primary and secondary education students in monolingual…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Course Content, Interdisciplinary Approach, Second Language Learning
Navarro-Pablo, Macarena; López Gándara, Yiyi – Language Learning Journal, 2020
Very little research has been conducted on the effects of CLIL on L1 competence development. This article compares CLIL and non-CLIL learners' levels of attainment in Spanish Language and Literature in seven public schools in the South of Spain. Learners' verbal intelligence and motivation were previously matched in order to homogenise the sample.…
Descriptors: Native Language, Language Skills, Spanish, Course Content
Coleman, James A. – Language Learning Journal, 2009
In the light of recent debates on the declining take-up of languages in English schools, and on pupils' motivation towards language learning, this article furthers discussion and asks broader questions. Is there a coincidence between trends in British attitudes to Europe and the growing or waning enthusiasm for language learning across all…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Monolingualism, Foreign Countries, Curriculum Development