alleryGrammar-translation mainly develops which two skills?
AListening and speaking
BSpeaking and singing
CReading and writing
DPronunciation and mime
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Reading and writing
1. The method aims at reading literature in the target language.
2. Its techniques facilitate the learning of reading and writing only.
3. As a result, speaking and listening are overlooked.
**Why not the others:** Listening, speaking, pronunciation, singing and mime are oral skills that this method neglects.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Grammar–translation method", section "Principles and goals" (revision 1379279852)_
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