I have been teaching English as a foreign/second language for about thirty years. my methodology has always been one of using what is called "the "Communicative Approach, "

The communicative approach, also known as communicative language teaching (CLT), is an approach to language teaching that emphasizes interaction as both the means and the goal of study.

The primary goal is to develop learners' communicative competence, which is their ability to use the language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.
Authenticity: Learners are exposed to authentic materials and tasks that reflect real-world language use.