The theories; practices and principles of teaching and learning English as a first or additional language within the context of the multilingual South African classroom. Makes special reference to the communicative approach which promotes basic interpersonal oralââ?¬â??aural skills while integrating the expressive and receptive skills needed to develop cognitive academic language proficiency. Incorporates the CAPS documents as well as techniques; apps and social media platforms that can be exploited for English language teaching. Aimed at teachers working in any phase.