Learn the difference between say v tell, and speak v talk in this English grammar lessons with your British English teacher, Greg, from Online Language Academy.

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The Difference between Tell, Say, Speak and Talk

SAY v TELL

We "say" something and we "tell" someone. The verb you need depends on what follows the verb.


TELL + someone (e.g. you, me, Pete...)

Examples:

1. I've already TOLD YOU the answer three times.

2. My Students TELL ME that they love Youtube channel.

3. Katie TOLD PETER that she wanted to eat out.



SAY + something (e.g. hello, happy birthday, it's not fair)

Examples:

1. Joe SAID he was coming to the party.

2. If you see Jill, SAY hello from me.

3. Rob SAID it wasn't fair and left the meeting.



SPEAK v TALK

Speak and Talk are very similar. Firstly, we "speak" a language (we don't "talk" a language"). Secondly, "speak" has a more formal and serious tone, and is also used for one-way communication, whereas "talk" is used for two-way conversation.


Examples:

1. I am SPEAKING to you now (you're not answering, so it's one-way communication)

2. English is my mother tongue, but I also SPEAK French, Spanish, and some Italian.

3. If you are ever in the Chicago area, call me and we can meet for a coffee and we can TALK about life.


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