Here’s why listening is important:
1. We speak languages, not only write them
In real life, people talk.
They do not read from books when they talk.
To understand and speak, you must know how the language sounds.
2. Words are not always easy to say
In some languages, words are not said the way they are written (for example, in English or French).
If you only read, you may say the words wrong.
You may not understand them when you hear them.
3. People talk fast and use short words
People speak quickly.
They use special sounds, different voices, and short forms of words.
In books, the grammar is clear. But in real life, people speak in a different way.
4. Listening helps your brain learn
Your brain must learn the sounds of the new language.
When you listen a lot, you understand better.
You don’t need to translate everything in your head.
5. Listening helps you speak better
If you don’t listen, you don’t know how to say words.
Listening helps your speaking.
You can copy how people talk.
In short:
📖 Books teach grammar and words.
🎧 Listening helps you understand and speak.
✅ You need both to learn a language well.