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Do you speak, talk, tell or say?
Today, in #14 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing how to correctly use the verbs Speak, Talk, Tell and Say, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up!
Speak, Talk, Tell and Say all mean almost the same thing: to communicate ve ... Show More
Jan 2015
014 - Difference between SAY, TELL, and SPEAK
<p><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 25px;">If you frequently confuse the words SAY, TELL, and SPEAK, you’re not alone – these are some of the most commonly confused English words! In this lesso ... Show More
6m 17s
Mar 2023
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 422
<p>In this podcast episode, you'll learn the difference between confusing English verbs speak, talk, say, tell. Avoid making mistakes in speaking English. Learn how to use the correct word in each situation and sound a lot more like a native English speaker. <br/><br/>Click ... Show More
14m 13s
Apr 2025
14 Natural English Verbs to Describe How People Speak [532]
🚨Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialthis episode, you’ll learn 14 verbs used to describe how people speak, such as blurt, ... Show More
14m 5s
Sep 2025
876 - Using Say, Tell, Was Like, and Go For Reported Speech In English
I saw one of my old students the other day. I was like, how’s it going, and he goes, I finally found a new job. And I go, that’s awesome. And he was like, I finally got a job using English. And I was like, that’s really fabulous!Have you ever gotten stuck trying to figure out whe ... Show More
10m 41s
Aug 2025
How to Use “Speak” and “Talk” Correctly in English [550]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you will ... Show More
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