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== Methodology ==

CBI is considered more a philosophy than a methodology. There is no single formula for this type of instruction but there are certain models of CBI which are used worldwide to achieve a holistic and global approach to foreign language learning.<ref name=":0" /> In essence CBI implies integration of language learning and content learning. Hence, in a CBI course the focus of learning is not on learning of a language in isolation, but rather learning of language through the study of subject matter. <ref name=":0" /> A CBI curriculum is based on a subject matter core, uses authentic language and texts, and is guided by learner needs.<ref name=":0" />

==Benefits==