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Listening is an area of language learning that has been relatively neglected in the past, partly because of difficulties in recording and transmitting spoken texts, and partly because of traditional approaches to teaching, which often prioritized reading and writing. However, recent developments in technology and changes in language teaching methodology have led to a renewed interest in listening skills and the recognition that listening is a fundamental aspect of communication
What factors have contributed to the relative neglect of listening skills in language learning in the past? 

Which of the following is not a recommended approach for teaching and learning a foreign language? 

English language teaching has gone through various trends and approaches. One of the traditional approaches is the Grammar Translation Method, which emphasizes memorizing grammar rules and translation. Newer approaches such as the Direct Method, Audio-Lingual Method, and Communicative Language Teaching focus on communication and interaction in the target language. Technology has also been incorporated in language learning, while task-based and project-based approaches emphasize real-world tasks and projects to develop language and other skills.

What is the main difference between the Grammar Translation Method and the Communicative Language Teaching approach? 

"Language acquisition is a subconscious process which happens when people are exposed to language that is comprehensible to them. This means that language is acquired, not learned. People who are trying to learn a language are using a different part of their brains from those who are acquiring it naturally, and are therefore likely to take longer to become proficient."
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching. Pearson Education.

According to Jeremy Harmer, what is the main difference between acquiring a language and learning it? 

The Industrial Revolution was a period of major economic and technological change that took place in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It began in the textile industry and then spread to other industries, such as coal mining, iron and steel production, and transportation. The introduction of steam power and the mechanization of production led to significant increases in efficiency and productivity, but also had far-reaching social and environmental impacts.

Which of the following was NOT a significant impact of the Industrial Revolution on England?