Which skills were largely overlooked in grammar–translation classes?
AReading and translating
BMemorising rules
CWriting sentences
DSpeaking and listening
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Speaking and listening
1. The method focuses on reading and writing.
2. There is usually no listening or speaking practice.
3. Reading, memorising and writing were all practised.
_Source: Wikipedia, Grammar–translation method, Method_
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