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Breaking ESL Communication Barriers with CLIL in Indian Higher Education: A Systematic Review

Author(s) Dr. Shiuli Maity, Prof. E Ramganesh
Country India
Abstract Existing literature consistently documented challenges faced by learners from India and several other countries in various aspects of effective English as a second language (ESL) communication. Despite decades of prolonged, rigorous reforms; conventional ESL pedagogies have often fallen short, equipping learners with adequate ESL communicative competence required for the complexities of real-world interactions. The persistent research gap has underscored a growing need for innovative teaching–learning methodologies which foster learners’ engagement and nurture substantive commitment to their learning process. One such promising pedagogical innovation is content and language integrated learning (CLIL). CLIL fosters ESL acquisition with subject-based instruction through authentic curricular content. Empirical studies have mentioned, CLIL has maximized opportunities of using ESL in meaningful contexts and empowered learners to approach diverse communicative situations with greater confidence and competence. Present study aims to explore the potential of CLIL to overcome ESL communication barriers in Indian higher education and advocates for contextual learning experiences, align with learners’ academic and cultural realities. By adopting PRISMA 2020 framework, this study has systematically reviewed a wide range of literature conducted globally on ESL acquisition and communication in higher education, prioritizing insights from India.
Keywords ESL Communication Skills, ESL Teaching-Learning, Innovative Pedagogy, CLIL, Higher Education.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65182
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