alleryOne goal of grammar–translation classes was developing what?
ANative-like pronunciation
BGeneral mental discipline
CSpontaneous conversation
DQuick listening response
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. General mental discipline
1. The method has two main goals.
2. One is reading ability in the target language, the other is general mental discipline.
3. Pronunciation, conversation and listening were overlooked.
_Source: Wikipedia, Grammar–translation method, Principles and goals_
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