Teaching English for Specific Purposes: Content Language Acquisition

Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), an approach to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching and learning, has been subjects for studies. The approach has been proven successful in learning languages. The language learning outcomes in CLIL are usually made contextual, functional and communicative. In this study, it is found that the students regarded CLIL as relevant and to deliver the English language teaching in their field. Meanwhile, the General Language Learning has been providing support up to the extent of explaining the language grammatical points (using the terms such as complex, compound, subject, predicate, objects). Then, authentic learning materials are regarded as being relevant to their interest and the subject matter. The CLIL approach is recommended to be applied under constant observation and evaluation since the ESP world is various and multi-context. This approach is to be adjusted with the local environment and students’ interest, according to the standard ESP need analysis to arrange the lesson plan. Further research on how CLIL is able to influence the students’ language mastery in a specific field is suggested