As a non-native, I learned "then" and "than" in different contexts, months if not years apart. I also learned them in speech and in writing at the same time. P

As a non-native, I learned "then" and "than" in different contexts, months if not years apart. I also learned them in speech and in writing at the same time. Please don't quiz me on how to read bear, pear, tear, fear, spear, clear, and dear.