12 4 Speakand Talk 1 In British English We Usually Use The Preposition To With The Verbs Speakand Talk American Englis 1 (24.84 KiB) Viewed 28 times
12-4 speakand talk 1 In British English, we usually use the preposition to with the verbs speakand talk. American English prefers with. Can Ispeak to you for a minute? Come and talk to me when you're free. 2 Talk suggests that two or more people are having a conversation. It is more common than speak We stayed up a night talkina. 3 Speak suggests something serious or more formal. I have a complaint. I'd like to speak to the manager. The doctor spoke to them about the dangers of smoking. Professor Smith is going to speak at the conference. Talkusually suggests the idea of a conversation. Speakcan refer just to the use of words. I've lost my voice. I can't speak.
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