TALK, SPEAK, TELL - What's the difference? | Summary and Q&A

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TALK, SPEAK, TELL - What's the difference?

TL;DR

Talk and speak can be used interchangeably in most cases, except when referring to languages. Tell is used to give someone information.

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  • ๐Ÿ™Š "Talk" and "speak" can be used interchangeably in most cases, but "speak" is used when referring to languages.
  • ๐Ÿ’ "Tell" is used to give someone information or instructions.
  • ๐Ÿ™Š The past tense of "talk" is "talked," while the past tense of "speak" is "spoke."

Transcript

Hello. Welcome to EngVid. I'm a clown. I'm connected to this clown. My name is Ronnie and to celebrate the 50th lesson, the lovely and talented Rebecca has bought me a cupcake. Oh, I love cupcakes. It has a clown on it. I don't know if I can eat the clown or not. We shall see. Today's lesson, the clown is going to speak and talk to you. No, the clo... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Can "talk" and "speak" be used interchangeably in all situations?

Yes, in most situations, "talk" and "speak" can be used interchangeably. However, there is a difference when referring to languages.

Q: What is the difference between "talk," "speak," and "tell"?

"Tell" is used when giving someone information or instructions. "Talk" and "speak" have the same meaning, except when referring to languages.

Q: How do you form the past tense of "talk" and "speak"?

The past tense of "talk" is "talked," and the past tense of "speak" is "spoke."

Q: What is the past participle of "talk" and "speak"?

The past participle of both "talk" and "speak" is "talked."

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Talk and speak have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably, except when referring to languages.

  • When talking about languages, we use the word "speak" (e.g., "I speak English").

  • "Tell" is used to give someone information or instructions.

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