One of the most characteristic features of communicative language teaching is that it pays systematic attention to functional as well as structural aspects of language, combining these into a more fully communicative view.  Successful speaking is not just a matter of using grammatically correct words and forms but also knowing when to use them and under what circumstances. In acquiring the new language one needs to assimilate a set of sociocultural rules that will guide the learner in the choice of appropriate forms.  

Una dintre cele mai caracteristice metode ale predarii limbii de comunicare este faptul ca se acorda o atentie sistematica al aspectul strucutural si functional ale limbii, care combina acestea intr-un punct de vedere mai complet comunicativ.  Vorbirea succesa a limbii straine nu este doar o chestiune de a folosi cuvinte si forme grammatical corecte, dar de asemenea sa cunoasca cind sa le foloseasca si in ce conditii. In achizitionarea deprinderilor lingvistice este nevoie a asimila un set de reguli socio culturale, care va ghida studentul in alegerea unor forme adecvate.