Here’s why listening is important:
1. People speak languages, not just write them
In real life, people talk to each other. They don’t just read from books.
To speak and understand well, you need to know how the language sounds, not only how it looks.
2. Pronunciation is not always clear
In many languages, words are not said the way they are written (for example, in English or French).
If you only read, you might say words wrong or not understand them when people say them.
3. People speak fast and with different sounds
In real life, people speak quickly. They use different tones, accents, and sometimes short or informal words.
Books use clear and correct grammar, but people often speak in a different way.
4. Listening helps your brain learn the sounds
Your brain needs to learn the sounds and rhythm of a new language.
If you listen often, you will understand better and faster, without always translating in your head.
5. You must listen to speak well
If you don’t listen to the language, you won’t know how to say things correctly.
Listening helps you speak better because you hear how native speakers talk.
In short:
📘 Books help you learn grammar and words.
🎧 Listening helps you understand and speak.
✅ To learn a language well, you need both!