B 1.2 Talk Speak Say and Tell

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Differences between Speak and Talk

There is little difference between 'speak' and 'talk' and they are often used interchangeably.
'Speak' is often used when someone is speaking to a group of people in general. 'Speak' is also used with languages.
Peter speaks both German and Italian.
She spoke about her problems at work.
Important Note: 'Speak' tends to be used in more formal situations.
Verb Forms: Speak - Spoke - Spoken - Speaking
'Talk' is used to express informal conversation between a limited number of people.
My wife and I talked about our child's future.
She continued talking to Jack after I left the room.
Important Note:'Talk' is often used with the preposition 'about' when introducing the subject of conversation, and 'to' when introducing the conversational partner.
Verb Forms: Talk - Talked - Talked - Talking

Differences between Say and Tell

Use 'say' to to speak in general about something that has been said by someone. 'Say' is often used to report what someone else has said.
John said he had a good time in Las Vegas.
The teacher often says we need to study more.
Important Note: 'Say' refers to any type of speech and is therefore more general in nature.
Verb Forms: Say - Said - Said - Saying
Use 'tell' to mean that someone has instructed or informed someone else of something. 'Tell' is often used to report what someone else has told a specific person.
Angela told them to hurry up.
Our friends told us about their experiences in Germany.
Important Note: 'Tell' is always followed by an indirect object. The infinitive form is often used following the construction to indicate instructions (see example above).
Verb Forms: Tell - Told - Told - Telling