speak

[mahesh877]

give me some hints on using the verb 'to speak'.

In which context we should use speak with, speak to..

[Anglika]

Have you spoken to the staff about the changes? = Have you told them

Have you spoken with the staff about their views on the changes? = Have you discussed the changes with them?

[mahesh877]

thanks..

I shall speak to the farmers.

I shall speak with the farmers about their plans of cultivation.

[Anglika]