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Default Speak and Talk
What is the basic difference between speak and talk please?
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Default Re: Speak and Talk
Mostly, the differences are collocational- habit. We 'speak languages' and usually 'talk to people' or 'talk rubbish'. You can practise the differences here: http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/366.html
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