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Park kobra Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Talk to vs talk with

What is the difference between "talk to sb" and "talk with sb" ?

  

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There isn't much difference in the use of these two phrases. Native speakers usually use these interchangeably. Though, some may say 'talk to' is used for one sided conversation, which looks a little impossible.

  • There isn't much difference in the use of these two phrases.
  • Native speakers usually use these interchangeably.
  • Though, some may say 'talk to' is used for one sided conversation, which looks a little impossible.
  • But what I found is we talk with someone when we have to talk about something.
  • Like Julia: I want to talk with you about my progress.
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There isn't much difference in the use of these two phrases. Native speakers usually use these interchangeably. Though, some may say 'talk to' is used for one sided conversation, which looks a little impossible. But what I found is we talk with someone when we have to talk about something. Like

Julia: I want to talk with you about my progress.

Jane: Sorry Julia. I can'

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