This doctoral thesis project proposes incorporating contextual teaching into English language instruction as a strategy to develop communicative competence among secondary school students. The aim of the study is to adapt learning content to the cultural and socioeconomic realities of the students, in order to promote meaningful learning that reflects their daily experiences and meets their needs. The significance of this research lies in its approach to overcoming the apathetic and unmotivated attitudes that students often have towards learning a second language. By structuring the educational process within its cultural and authentic context, students are expected to view English learning as a useful and relevant tool. Learning strategies will be developed and implemented to encourage greater interaction between students and teachers, thereby strengthening communicative skills in a supportive environment. The specific objectives of the study include identifying the situational needs of students, developing appropriate teaching strategies, and analyzing the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating English into the contextual environment. This research aims not only to improve the communicative competence of secondary school students in English but also to enrich the educational process by relating the content to the students' realities, especially in the rural areas of the municipality of San José de Miranda.