Listening is one of the most important yet overlooked skills in language learning.

Too often, listening lessons end up being nothing more than comprehension tests. Students are told “listen and answer these questions” — and when they get answers wrong, they’re left feeling frustrated instead of better prepared for real-life communication. This approach misses the point: listening is a skill you can teach, not just assess.

In this article, we’ll look at how to turn your listening lessons into skill...