"dialogue", "talks" and "parleys"

Hi,
Here are a few comments.

dialogue Usually suggets an organized, structured kind of conversation. eg The USA is having a dialogue with Iran. Used particulary for conversations that are written in the script for movies, TV, theatre. eg The actor had to learn his dialogue.

talk I think this often suggests a serious topic. eg The teacher had a talk with the stu

Also, in the context of discussions between countries, or similar:

"Dialogue" usually involves only two parties, and usually describes an ongoing series of communications.

"Talks" can involve more than two parties, and usually refers to a specific event -- e.g. a summit or conference.

"Parley" is a word that I've almost never come across in real life. But Google News Sea

Hi,

Thanls to Mr. Wordy, I see now that your context is communication between countries, etc.

The word 'parley' is occasionally used to refer to talks between two warring groups, usually under a flag of truce, to discuss things like terms of surrender, exchange of prisoners of war, etc.

Best wishes, Clive

I also recall it being used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

Thanks Mr. Clive, Mr Wordy and GG.

In my view, there is a difference between "talk" and "talks". For example:

I had talk with him (personal conversation).

The rebels held talks with the government (formal discussion on specific agenda).

Yes, I agree. I had a talk -- personal conversation.

I think your missing "a" was just a typo.

Thanks GG, I did not know that "a" is required.

AbilIn my view, there is a difference between "talk" and "talks". For example:

I had talk with him (personal conversation).

The rebels held talks with the government (formal discussion on specific agenda).

A couple more meanings for the noun:

"Talk" (uncountable) can mean verbal communication in general, sometimes extend

Thanks Mr Wordy.

"I have been invited to give a talk on the issue of conflict management."

Is "talk" in this case informal?

Abil"I have been invited to give a talk on the issue of conflict management."

Is "talk" in this case informal?

If you're asking if a talk itself has to be informal, then not necessarily. I guess a talk can range from fairly informal (a bunch of people around a whiteboard) to fairly formal (in a lecture theatre, say). It always implies some structu