Application of CLIL Feature in VET: Example of Good Experiences from an Upper Secondary Vocational School

Abstract

The Upper Secondary Vocational School for Transport in Bratislava takes up the challenges of arming its students with relevant education. Due to the fact that students learn in various ways, the teachers implement a combination of approaches including synchronous, asynchronous, critical thinking, case study, tutorial, and team-based learning among others. They provide education in both classroom mode and on the online platform. Moreover, they try to educate their students in both Slovak and English languages. Besides the regular English language programs, the teachers also provide core skill-enhancing courses like Technical English, Business English, as well as, English of automotive mechanics and commerce. The paper presents examples of good practice related to the use of a recently written textbook English of Automotive Mechanics and Commerce within the teaching processes, which has been essential for skilled language teachers who also have a nice command of mechanical and commercial understanding.