Communicative language teaching (CLT) emphasizes interaction as the means and the goal of learning a language. With CLT:

  • Students learn grammar, vocabulary and other skills through context.
  • Students learn by ‘immersion’, studying English with native English speakers (or Spanish with native Spanish speakers).
  • Students must communicate with their teachers and classmates in target language.
  • Lessons include pair or group activities.
  • Teachers connect classroom learning with practical activities outside of the classroom.