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 oral–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.