what is meant vs. what is said

[chishka]

Although I believe it is acceptable these days to say "Read me a story, " shouldn't the correct way to say this really be "Read a story to me?" My husband does not agree and I would appreciate any feedback, one way or another. Thanks.

[matilda]

my dear friend

I couldn't understand what you really mean!!!

do you mean a change in the question form?

by the way , inform me to answer you if possible


bye

Matilda

[rewboss]

Both forms are correct. However, there is a slight difference in emphasis. Basically, the thing you want to emphasise goes at the end of the sentence.

1. Read me a story. (Not a poem or a weather report, I want to hear a story.)

2. Read a story to me. (Not to him or to her, but to me.)

However, you can change the emphasis by using intonation, which we represent in writing by using italics:

3. Read a story to me. (Not a poem...)

The most useful form is the first one, so that's the one you'll most often hear. But that's not because it's "more correct", just more natural.