However, some common approaches prioritize certain skills early on:
* Young learners: Often begin with listening and speaking, building a foundation of oral language before introducing reading and writing.
* Older learners or those with prior language experience: Might incorporate all four skills more concurrently, focusing on integrated approaches where students use all skills in relation to a topic.
Many modern language teaching methods emphasize a balanced and integrated approach, rather than a strict sequential order. The four skills are interconnected and support each other.