Although the above mentioned issues might discourage potential enthusiastic teachers from CLIL, the actual practice is not that bad. In fact, it might be a challenge for language teachers because it is they who become CLIL specialists, not the subject teachers as the web page of EU claims (see Content and language integrated learning, 10.10.2011).The reason is that the CLIL lesson should not just be a lecture or a reading class; it should include a variety of different activities, which would promote not only essential knowledge of the topic, but also develop
in this the language teachers have an advantage and experience since they are very well familiar with EFL methodology, which they can exploit while discussing the subject topics. They have experience in working with texts and setting, for example, pre-reading exercises through which students can master the necessary terminology to be able to comprehend the text. They know different kinds of reading techniques, such as skimming or reading for gist. Moreover, they know how to use the text to promote discussion afterwards. They can advise students how to write a project on the topic in question. In addition, such lessons can also help the language teachers to realize that fluency is more important than accuracy. They can teach them how to
work with accuracy mistakes and make them aware of the fact that grammar should be always contextualized. Furthermore, the CLIL teachers should think about their learners first. They should consider them as individuals with specific needs, interests and learning styles. In practice they should run their lessons as student-centred lessons. They should set tasks, for example, a joint project, when students can collaborate with each other, share knowledge of the real world, but also exploit each other s language potential. Moreover, the given tasks should be stimulating (critical) thinking skills. Such an approach to learning definitely makes students more
responsible for their learning outcomes.