“…The most frequently emphasized benefits of CLIL include stronger student motivation towards learning the language Dalton-Puffer 2008), greater linguistic proficiency (Harrop, 2012), better exposure to target language through natural contexts (Nikula, Dalton-Puffer & Llinares, 2013;Harrop 2012;Coyle, Hood & Marsh 2010;Navés, 2009;, an increase in learner confidence (Wiesemes, 2009), encouragement and interactivity Wiesemes, 2009), fostering of cognitive development (Coyle, Hood & Marsh 2010;Dalton-Puffer 2008), overall support for effective learning provided by better activation of prior knowledge and easier connections to the new (Xanthou, 2011), and faster development of academic skills (Coyle, Hood & Marsh 2010).…”