彼の話を聞いて

listen to his story

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listen to his story 聞いて is the te-form of 聞く, which can mean either “listen” or “hear.” The te-form can connect this action to what follows.
JA: 彼の話を聞いて、何か気づきましたか。
EN: Did you notice anything after listening to his story?

彼の話を聞いて、彼女はショックを受けた。

She was shocked when she heard what he had to say.

私達は彼の話を聞いて笑わざるを得なかった。

We couldn't help laughing when we heard him talk.

彼の話を聞いていて彼女は退屈した。

She got bored listening to him talk.

私たちは彼の話を聞いて、笑わずにはいられなかった。

We couldn't help laughing when we heard his story.