A comparison of second language teaching methodology content-based instruction vs task-based instruction

Oxford, 2001). The focus of a CBI lesson is on the topic or subject matter. During the lesson students’ learning is concentrated on “meaning” rather than “form”. Something meaningful refers to anything that could arouse learners’ interests. The subjects could be mathematics, science, social studies, and other academic subjects. Appropriate teaching materials, learning tasks, and classroom techniques are selected to develop learners’ intellectual abilities according to academic content.