1080 – Hear or Listen? What’s the Difference?

I heard a strange noise. Listen to this song. Can you hear me? Are you listening to me?

Hear and listen. These words are both connected to sound and ears, so it’s easy to mix them up. But there’s an important difference. Hearing usually happens naturally. A sound reaches your ears, even when you’re not trying. Listening is active. You choose to pay attention to the sound.

Have you been confused by hear and listen? If so, you’re in luck – because today, we’re going to look at the different ways you can use hear and listen in everyday English.

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