THE IMPORTANCE AND INTEGRATION OF LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

In teaching English as a foreign language, the integration of listening and speaking skills plays a crucial role in effective language acquisition and communication. Listening and speaking skills are not only fundamental components of oral communication but also essential for comprehension, expression, and overall language proficiency. The importance of integrating listening and speaking skills lies in their reciprocal relationship. Listening skills provide learners with exposure to authentic language input, helping them build vocabulary, understand grammar, and develop a sense of natural pronunciation and intonation. By actively engaging in listening activities, learners can enhance their comprehension skills, identify contextual cues, and develop the ability to extract meaning from spoken language