How to Teach Communicative English - English Teacher Workshop | Twinkl ESL

✨Watch the recording of the webinar for English teachers, "How to Teach Communicative English"✨ Are you looking to move beyond grammar drills and get your students actually speaking? Welcome to our comprehensive workshop on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)! In this deep-dive session, we break down the "what," "why," and "how" of CLT. Whether you are a new ESL teacher or a seasoned veteran, this video provides the theoretical foundation and the practical tools you need to create a student-centered, high-engagement classroom. 🌍 Resources & Community Join the Next Webinar: Sign up for our free English Mastery series here: https://forms.gle/exPANUsn9xujnET68 Get your free communicative teaching guide here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qlf35 30 Days of Twinkl: Access all the games, activities, and teacher guides mentioned in this video: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pqp2v Subscribe: For more professional development for English teachers and ESL lesson ideas. ⏱️Timestamps: 📌 Video Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: What is Communicative Language Teaching? 11:20 - How to Use Authentic Materials Effectively 13:45 - Part 3: 30 CLT Teaching Ideas 14:00 - Information Gap Activities 17:30 - Roleplays and Simulations that actually work 21:15 - Problem-Solving & Task-Based Learning (TBL) 25:40 - Social Interaction Games (Speed Friending & Surveys) 32:00 - Conclusion: Making the Transition to Student-Centered Teaching