Fill in the Blanks CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTIONOnline version This game summarises CBI main ideas. by English Teacher 1 intrinsic vehicle sequencing integrated progressing matter convey acquire approach Content - Based Instruction ( CBI ) is a teaching that focuses on learning language through learning about something . * It is the integration of content learning with language teaching aims . * Language becomes the medium to informational content of interest and relevance to the learner . * Language is the to accomplish content goals . * The subject controls the selection and of language items , ( Eg . You are first teaching Geography while language comes in a second place ) . * CB classrooms increase motivation and empowerment , since students are focused on subject matter that is important to their lives . * Research confirms that content - based approaches promote L2 proficiency and facilitate skill learning in relevant ways for second - language learners . * Language and content are . The challenge is to blend content and language in such a way that learners new subject . matter material while in their language development .