This research aimed to find out how teachers’ communication skills influence students’ participation in learning English. The researcher used qualitative method. The data was collected through semi-structured interview and observation. The interview was conducted with two English teachers, four seventh-grade students and four ninth-grade students MTsN 4 Aceh Besar as the participants. The observations were carried out with two classes of the participants to support the primary data that has been obtained through interviews The findings of this study indicate that a teacher's communication skills can influence student participation in learning English. it shows that teachers apply two types of communication, namely verbal and non-verbal communication. The verbal and non-verbal communication implemented by the teachers to encourage students to actively participate in learning activities include greeting and checking students' attendance at the beginning of the class, using question-and-answer session, providing appreciation and feedback to students, giving advice to motivate students, and lastly using vocal variety. This includes how teachers make eye contact, smile, and use body language while communicating with students. This study revealed that the teachers’ communication skills have succeeded in influencing students’ participation in learning English