Which two skills are considered receptive in language learning?

Which two skills are considered receptive in language learning?

• A. Listening and Reading
• B. Speaking and Writing
• C. Listening and Speaking
• D. Reading and Writing

Answer: (A)

In language learning, skills are divided into receptive and productive. Receptive skills are those used to understand language input. The two that fit this category are listening and reading, because they involve receiving and interpreting spoken and written language. Speaking and writing, on the other hand, are productive skills—they require producing language. So, the pair that is fully receptive is listening and reading.