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  1. 02-Feb-2012, 12:16 #1
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    Default to speak

    The verb to speak can be used in the ing in the following example?

    I am speaking Italian.
    I speak Italian.
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    Default Re: to speak

    * Not a teacher

    Both are possible depending on the context.
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    Default Re: to speak

    I am speaking Italian. At the moment, or during the present period.
    I speak Italian. I generally speak it /I can speak it.
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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