B1
hearing vs listening
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hearingnoun/ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/ | Meaning the ability to hear; also a formal meeting where a court or committee listens to evidence | Goes with hearing loss | Example My grandfather's hearing has got worse, so we have to speak loudly. |
| listeningnoun/ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/ | Meaning the act of paying attention to sounds, speech or music | Goes with — | Example My listening is getting better because I watch English films every night. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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