alleryWhat is a typical result of grammar–translation?
AExcellent spontaneous speech
BWeak speaking and letter-writing
CNative-like pronunciation
DQuick listening comprehension
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Weak speaking and letter-writing
1. Spontaneous creative output was excluded from the curriculum.
2. Students would often fail at speaking or even letter-writing.
3. Speech, pronunciation and listening were never practised.
_Source: Wikipedia, Grammar–translation method, Reception_
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