<P> Content - based instruction (CBI) is a significant approach in language education (Brinton, Snow, & Wesche, 1989). CBI is designed to provide second - language learners instruction in content and language . </P> <P> Historically, the word content has changed its meaning in second language teaching . Content used to refer to the methods of grammar--translation, audio - lingual methodology and vocabulary or sound patterns in dialog form . Recently, content is interpreted as the use of subject matter as a vehicle for second or foreign language teaching / learning . </P> <Ol> <Li> Learners are exposed to a considerable amount of language through stimulating content . Learners explore interesting content and are engaged in appropriate language - dependent activities . Languages are not learned through direct instruction, but rather acquired "naturally" or automatically . </Li> <Li> CBI supports contextualized learning; learners are taught useful language that is embedded within relevant discourse contexts rather than as isolated language fragments . Hence students make greater connections with the language and what they already know . </Li> <Li> Complex information is delivered through real life context for the students to grasp well and leads to intrinsic motivation . </Li> <Li> In CBI information is reiterated by strategically delivering information at right time and situation compelling the students to learn out of passion . </Li> <Li> Greater flexibility and adaptability in the curriculum can be deployed as per the student's interest . </Li> </Ol> <Li> Learners are exposed to a considerable amount of language through stimulating content . Learners explore interesting content and are engaged in appropriate language - dependent activities . Languages are not learned through direct instruction, but rather acquired "naturally" or automatically . </Li>

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