The Importance of Listening Comprehension in Language Learning

Many studies in language learning have indicated that listening comprehension plays an important role in the learningprocess. In spite of its importance, listening has been ignored in second language learning, research, and teaching. Thepurpose of the present article is to define the terms listening and listening comprehension, review the components oflistening, explain teachers’ role in listening comprehension, and present the general principles of listeningcomprehension. The literature review demonstrated that learners’ listening comprehension skill can be improved byteachers’ assistance and the use of appropriate learning materials and activities