Using Content and Language Integrated Learning to Develop ‎Primary Official Language School Pupils′ Speaking Skills and their Motivation to Learn

Abstract

The present study aimed at developing primary official language school pupils′ EFL speaking skills through the use of content and language integrated learning (CLIL). Participants of the study were 60 fifth year Defino primary official language school pupils at Fayoum governorate. They were divided into two groups; experimental and control 30 pupils each. The researcher prepared an EFL speaking skills test, an EFL speaking rubric, a motivation scale and a teacher's guide. Having pre administered the speaking skills test, the motivation scale and taught the experimental group using CLIL, the participants were post administered the same instruments. The results showed that the use of content and language integrated learning proved to be effective in developing primary official language school pupils′ EFL speaking skills and their motivation to learn. The study concluded with some recommendations and suggestions for the pupils, teachers and curriculum designers. Also, suggestions for further research were provided.