This document discusses the communicative approach to language teaching. It defines the communicative approach as focusing on meaningful communication and real-world language use. Key aspects include involving learners in authentic communication, emphasizing language skills over systems, and using role-plays and problem-solving tasks. The document also notes that grammar instruction should not be limited to isolated exercises, but rather taught communicatively through meaningful communication activities. It warns that in some classrooms, real communication has been lost amidst an over-reliance on worksheets and visual aids.