Integrating technical and specific contents into the InGenio FCE Online Course & Tester

Résumé

Technical and non-specifically linguistic learning contexts, such as the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), encourage language specialists to analyse and investigate new ways and techniques to help create, promote and implement systems that contribute towards making the language learning process more dynamic and efficient. Online learning environments are currently a very useful and attractive channel that can foster language practice, learning, and assessment among students focusing their studies on technical or sciencific disciplines and who cannot devote a large amount of time to learning a foreign language. InGenio is the online platform used to create and deliver an online B2 level (CEFRL, 2001) English course and tester (InGenio FCE Online Course & Tester). These are preparatory materials designed not only to provide the UPV students with a new tool that would enable them to achieve the required B2 level in a foreign language but also to include sections specifically devoted to specific and technical contents. This paper will therefore explore the role of the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approaches within these B2 materials and the ways in which they contribute towards making the language learning process more efficient and motivating for students.