This festive season, the teams at Academic Summer and Living Learning English have come together to bring you a light-hearted version of The 12 Days of Christmas – reimagined with an educational twist!
It’s our way of saying thank you to all our students, families, partners and supporters around the world. We hope it brings a smile to your face as we celebrate the joy of learning and community.
But what exactly is CLIL?
At Academic Summer, we proudly use the CLIL method – Content and Language Integrated Learning. This means our students don’t just learn English, they learn in English. Whether studying Science, Business, Literature, students naturally acquire language while engaging with real academic subjects. It’s a highly effective and enriching approach that helps international students thrive in British and Canadian educational environments.
CLIL helps students:
- Gain academic subject knowledge and English skills at the same time
- Develop confidence and critical thinking
- Prepare for exams like A Levels or the IB
- Communicate more clearly in a global world
Our CEO, Helen Lami, who holds a Master’s in Education (MEd TEFL) from Exeter University, has been a champion of CLIL for over a decade. She describes it as “a transformational method that makes learning more meaningful and memorable for students from all backgrounds”.
Whether you’re learning online with Living Learning English or attending a summer camp in London, Bristol or New Brunswick, CLIL is at the heart of what we do.
So grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy our special Academic Summer & Living Learning English version of The 12 Days of Christmas!
12 Days of CLILmas
🎄 Day 1 -Caroline
🎶 “On the first day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… one fully integrated lesson plan!”
🧠 Day 2 – Helen
🎶 “On the second day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… two critical thinkers
💬 Day 3 –Isabel
🎶 “On the third day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… three group speeches
🌍 Day 4 – Francisco
🎶 “On the fourth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… four global greetings
🌟 Day 5 – Giedre
🎶 “On the fifth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… Five gold stars
🍪 Day 6 – Evan
🎶 “On the sixth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… six pasta bridges
☕ Day 7 – Ellie
🎶 “On the seventh day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… seven student TED talks talking
🎶 Day 8 – Andrea
🎶 “On the eighth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… eight accents singing
🧪 Day 9 – Betty
🎶 “On the ninth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… nine science experiments
👟 Day 10 – Nora
🎶 “On the tenth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… ten young leaders leading
🦊 Day 11 – Monika
🎶 “On the eleventh day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… eleven laughing teachers
✨ Day 12 – Kate
On the twelfth day of CLILmas, my teacher gave to me… twelve students winning
The Clever Fox Journal is the online news section of Academic Summer Camps, inspired by our logo – a wise fox wearing a graduation cap. Just like our summer programmes, The Clever Fox Journal is a place of curiosity, learning and discovery, bringing you the latest updates, insights and stories from our academic camps in the UK and Canada. Stay informed, stay inspired – and think like a clever fox!