Is it really that important to practice listening comprehension from the get-go?

I always see people recommending to practice listening skills as soon as possible, but I don't really see the point in doing so.

I've been studying Norwegian for 6 months now, and every time I try to find some listening material I barely understand 50% of the words. I just don't see the point in trying to understand what someone is saying when I'm not even familiar with the words in the first place.

So wouldn't it make more sense to first develop vocabulary, grammar and reading/writing skills, and once you've got a decent level in those (B1 maybe), start focusing on developing your listening skills? I think that would be a more efficient approach, and would allow you to develop listening skills faster.

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