THE IMPORNTANCE THE LISTENING AND SPEAKING AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRANCISCO JAVIER AGUIRRE HERRERA TEACHING ADULT AND YOUNG FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA UNICOLOMBO LICENCIATURA EN EDUCACIÓN CON ENFASIS EN INGLES CARTAGENA 2018 Introduction This globalized world allows us to connect with everyone, and learning a new language is part of a great tool when it comes to progress as a student and professional. For this reason, many recommend learning a second language from childhood, although it is never too late to learn another language; the learning of different languages is no longer a waste of time for schoolchildren, since it has become a primordial necessity, since it is an investment not only because learning increases the possibility of getting a better job but also enriches social life and cultural, since language is the key to culture. This encourages gre...