alleryHow have the four language skills been taught since the 1980s?
AThey are taught in strict order
BThey are taught in an integrated way
COnly writing is now taught
DOnly listening is now taught
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They are taught in an integrated way
1. In the 1970s and 1980s the four skills were taught in isolation and in rigid order.
2. It was later recognized people use more than one skill at a time.
3. This led to more integrated exercises.
_Source: Wikipedia, Language education, section Skill teaching_
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