14th ELLRA Webinar for Members by Members

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  • Start Date 03/03/2026
  • Start Time: CET 14:30
  • End Date 03/03/2026
  • End Time: CET 16:00
  • Location Online

Does CLIL Time Pay Off? Young CLIL Learners’ Oral Proficiency in the Spanish Context

Date: 3 March 2026

Time: 14.30 CET

Speaker: Raúl Azpilicueta-Martínez, Public University of Navarra (UPNA/NUP); NAVLAT Research Group.
I-Communitas Research Institute

Abstract

In young-learner settings, does increased CLIL exposure translate into higher oral proficiency in English? And, if so, which dimensions are most sensitive? Drawing on empirical work in the Spanish context, this talk synthesises evidence on these issues, while also considering relevant factors, including negotiation of meaning, crosslinguistic influence, and motivation. Rather than offering definitive answers, the goal is to frame robust findings and trigger important questions for research, pedagogy and policy-making.

Bio

Raúl Azpilicueta-Martínez is currently guest co-editor of a special issue on CLIL/immersion at Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Education. His research interests comprise oral proficiency, motivation, and input types. He also led the UPNA/NUP-funded research project Key Factors in Foreign Language Learning with Primary School Learners (2023–24).
 

The link to join the webinar will be sent to ELLRA members.

Contact email for further information / queries: cleslie@fcsh.unl.pt

Raúl Azpilicueta-Martínez