hi, when we use the word talk and when do we use the word speak :?: thanks!
B bat04 Guest Jun 15, 2004 #1 hi, when we use the word talk and when do we use the word speak :?: thanks!
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jun 15, 2004 #2 Generally speaking, we use speak for more formal situations and talk for less formal situations. (Talk is the more general term.)
Generally speaking, we use speak for more formal situations and talk for less formal situations. (Talk is the more general term.)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jun 15, 2004 #3 "I can't think of anything more to say right now. I'll talk to you more about that later." Generally speaking, speak is used specifically to refer to oral communications, while talk is used more broadly.
"I can't think of anything more to say right now. I'll talk to you more about that later." Generally speaking, speak is used specifically to refer to oral communications, while talk is used more broadly.