listen to vs listen for

Anonymous listen to

That means that the sound is being heard.

Anonymous listen for

That means that the sound is not yet being heard.

Listen to the news whenever it begins. (Future)
Listen for hearing good news not other ones. (Present)
(My opinions Mister,)

Franky12(My opinions Mister,)

I don't understand them, Franky.

I listened to the news last night on the radio.
I was listening for the 10:00 train last night, but never came.

I meant, "is being" (in your reply) is of the present time, while the sentence "Listen to the news whenever it begins."seems to be correct and it points to the future!
And "is no being" (in your reply) doesn't refer to the present time while the sentence "Listen for hearing good news not other ones." seems to be correct and it points to the present!

Now, you agree?

Based on what Mister Micawber said, I think we use "listen for" when we are waiting or expecting to hear something. For example, let me know when you've arrived home; I'm listening for your call. [=I'm waiting for your call.]

Persian LearnerBased on what Mister Micawber said, I think we use "listen for" when we are waiting or expecting to hear something. For example, let me know when you've arrived home; I'm listening for your call. [=I'm waiting for your call.]

Exactly.

CJ

@Persian Learner:
Yes, I agree.

But by showing those sentences I simply wanted to say that it's not all and there are situations where those constructions (listen to & listen for) can be used in other tenses as well.

Franky12 I simply wanted to say that it's not all and there are situations where those constructions (listen to & listen for) can be used in other tenses as well.

No tenses were mentioned at all, Franky. The OP question and my response were about the dictionary form of the verbs.