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Sgiovanni Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Talk vs. speak
Could you give me a good explanation when to use talk and wahen to use speak.
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My dictionary says: "Speak" and "talk" have the almost same meaning. "Talk" is more slightly formal and more likely to be used about a conversation. "Speak" is often used when only one person is saying.
- My dictionary says: "Speak" and "talk" have the almost same meaning.
- "Talk" is more slightly formal and more likely to be used about a conversation.
- "Speak" is often used when only one person is saying.
- (EX) I must speak to Paco's parents about his bad manners.
- (EX) We talked (rather than spoke) all night.
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My dictionary says:
"Speak" and "talk" have the almost same meaning. "Talk" is more slightly formal and more likely to be used about a conversation. "Speak" is often used when only one person is saying.
(EX) I must speak to Paco's parents about his bad manners.
(EX) We talked (rather than spoke) all night.
(EX) Does anyone here speak (not talk) Japanese?
pac
"Speak" and "talk" have the almost same meaning. "Talk" is more slightly formal and more likely to be used about a conversation. "Speak" is often used when only one person is saying.
(EX) I must speak to Paco's parents about his bad manners.
(EX) We talked (rather than spoke) all night.
(EX) Does anyone here speak (not talk) Japanese?
pac
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