2.  People learn a second language most successfully when the
information they are acquiring is perceived as interesting,
useful, and leading to a desired goal.
 Some content areas are more useful as basis for language
learning than others.
 Students learn best when instruction addresses students
needs.
 Teaching builds on the previous experience of the learners.

3. Syllabus
The syllabus comes
from the content,
however it is
common for a
topical syllabus to
be used in team-
based CBI

4.  Language skills improvement.
 Vocabulary building.
 Discourse organization.
 Communicative interaction.
 Study skills.
 Synthesis of content materials and grammar.