Balen asks: "Is it possible to become fluent in a language only by listening?" Episode Summary: No, you can't become fluent only by listening. The Silent Period Children listen for years, soaking things up, but still take years of practise to produce coherent English Learning English by watching TV Immigrants are often silent for years...listening instead However, listening is the most important skill, and I find myself spending more and more time working on it: The role of time Active vs Passive Listening Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: The “Silent Period” in Language Acquisition: Truth or Myth? - a good article that summarises this topic Start speaking today: I’d like to thank