We are living in a time of deep structural change, which no longer asks for the reproduction of knowledge but for ideas, creativity and new ways of thinking. Compared with such tremendous changes, our English education remains virtually static. How to keep students interested in learning? What skill sets are required for students to face future challenges? This paper deals with some proposals about how to create a classroom atmosphere conducive to interacting in English in meaningful ways, through which students can make progress in learning English.