A Review of Listening Skills in Language Learning

Abstract

The significance of listening skills lies in the fact that it provides comprehensible input for language acquisition. Through listening, learners encounter new words and grammatical rules, develop their pronunciation and learn how to use the language in real-world context. Language learners need to interact with the speakers of the language. With this in mind, learners try to create meaning from the messages conveyed by the speaker and respond for effective communication. This paper attempts to show the importance of listening skills in language acquisition.

Keywords

• listening skills
• comprehension
• comprehensible input
• language learning