Listening is an important part of language learning as it occupies a significant amount of the time we spend communicating in the language. It provides input that can be very significant for second language acquisition in general and for the development of the speaking skill in particular. Listening promotes non-linear processing of language and encourages learners to develop "holistic" comprehension strategies.

Listening has an important place in learning as it is one of the four macro skills in language acquisition. Other skills, namely reading, speaking, and writing along with grammar are essential to developing language proficiency. Listening as a receptive skill first develops as early as infancy. 

Listening is pivotal in providing a substantial and meaningful response. Especially in learning a language for communicative purpose, listening plays a vital role, as it helps the language learner to acquire pronunciation, word stress, vocabulary, and syntax and the comprehension of messages conveyed can be based solely on tone of voice, pitch and accent; and it is only possible when we listen. Without understanding input appropriately, learning simply cannot get any improvement. In addition, without listening skill, no communication can be achieved. 

In conclusion, listening is an essential part of language learning that helps learners acquire pronunciation, word stress, vocabulary, syntax and comprehension of messages conveyed based on tone of voice, pitch and accent. It also promotes non-linear processing of language and encourages learners to develop "holistic" strategies to texts. Listening is one of the four macro skills in language acquisition along with reading, speaking and writing along with grammar that are essential to developing language proficiency. 

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