This document discusses why teaching listening is important and provides tips for developing listening skills in students. It emphasizes exposing students to different varieties of spoken English so they can acquire language subconsciously by learning rhythm, intonation and stress patterns. It also recommends preparing the classroom environment to ensure all students can hear, controlling distractions, and teaching pronunciation from the beginning. Additional tips include pre-teaching vocabulary, using pictures and questions to predict content, and varying listening activities and tasks to keep students engaged. The document stresses that listening is a skill that improves with practice.