This article is devoted to interactive teaching methods aimed at developing communication skills in teaching a foreign language, in particular, the study was conducted on the basis of teaching English in general educational institutions. Interactive methods are ubiquitous in new education as a means of improving speaking skills through various games and activities, which in turn help pupils and students to better understand and speak a given language, as well as express their opinions, work in groups, build arguments and speak at to the public. Discussion methods are considered to be one of the most effective interactive methods, but new methods are being developed in step with the times, and teachers are wondering about their effectiveness in applying in teaching a foreign language. Questions are raised regarding their implementation, organization, the possibility of achieving the goal by completing these tasks, as well as the integration of new technologies. This article reveals the above issues and presents the results of using modern discussion methods in English lessons.