Say vs Tell | Speak vs Talk: Understand Confusing English Verbs

Say vs tell and speak vs talk - what is the difference between these verbs and how can you use them correctly every time?
These confusing verb pairs frustrate my students. The meanings of say vs tell and speak vs talk are quite similar BUT there are important distinctions. And the grammatical structure of the sentence differs as well.
This Confident English lesson provides a complete explanation of say, tell, speak, talk so you can avoid common mistakes, and stop feeling frustrated.
Along the way, I have pop quizzes for you and a final quiz to make sure you’ve got the say, tell, talk, speak distinctions right.
Get the full lesson Say vs Tell and Speak vs Talk: Understand Confusing English Verbs at the Speak Confident English website www.speakconfidentenglish.com...
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to small talk in English
01:30 - Say vs Tell Overview
03:00 - Say vs Tell Side-by-Side Comparison
03:26 - Say vs Tell: Difference 1
04:34 - Say vs Tell: Difference 2
05:15 - Say vs Tell: Difference 3
06:22 - Say vs Tell: Difference 4
08:19 - Speak vs Talk Overview
10:30 - Speak vs Talk: Difference 1
10:53 - Speak vs Talk: Difference 2
11:40 - Speak vs Talk: Difference 3
14:04 - Speak vs Talk: Difference 4
15:27 - Speak vs Talk: Difference 5
15:56 - Say, Tell, Speak, Talk Quiz
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I am a native speaker, born and raised in the U.S.A., but I must say I learn a little something from each video on this channel, so I tell all my friends and my overseas colleagues when I speak with them, in fact, I talk to nearly everyone about the lovely Annemarie, while singing her praises. When she speaks her words float and flutter like butterflies over an ocean of deep green grass on a late summer's afternoon. I could listen forever...😉💖

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Hi Roman, wow. Thanks so much for the kind comment. I appreciate that you watch and still find value as a native speaker. And I'm grateful that you recommend my channel to others. Again, thank you.

[@minativishwakarma3985]

Ya... exactly...!! I loved your poetical language..😍

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Here are the answers to the quiz: Speak Talked Speaks Say Told/Tells How did you do?

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Mother always says! Is this wrong?

[@sebus4039]

The last sentence can I use “tells” instead of “told”?

[@user-jp2it8mx7d]

In the last sentence, I wrote and would use "tells" instead of "told". Is it correct or not?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks for the question. "Tells" could also work in that sentence.

[@yumilee3395]

Oh! I got one wrong😢😮😅

[@candidofinda9647]

Hello annemarie thanks very good your lesson about the differences of verbs say tell speak and talk

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You're welcome 😊

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thank you so much.

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Thanks so much for watching, subscribing, and liking my channel, Pablo Mango! I appreciate it and am very glad to know you're enjoying my lessons. 😀

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I think Annemarie speaks more than two languages fluently. My sister and I were talking about how beautiful you are Annemarie! Thank you so much Annemarie. I really needed this lesson!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you for the kind comments + practice sentences, Gisela. You used speak and talk perfectly.

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I loved this lesson. Thank you very much. See you next time.

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I need a pat on the shoulder. I got all answers right.! thanks so much for your clear and fantastic explanation.

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Hi Ann Marie! Thank so much for your explanation!! I´m learning English and I love watching your videos,, they have been incredibly useful for my daily and work rutines!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're very welcome. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it and am glad you're enjoying my lessons.

[@jacobcheriyan]

A very important video. Its easy when difference between two words is distinctive, but difficult when they are subtle. Thanks for this lesson. I would say, its been immensely useful.

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that leson is very important.

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Excellent 👌 Thank you so much.

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[@sunleight]

I may be aware of some of the differences. But now they become crystal clear to me. Thank you Annemarie.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

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[@Speakconfidentenglish]

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Glad it was helpful!

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I always find your lessons very useful. Thanks Anne Marie🙏

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

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[@caterinazanetti4320]

Thank you Annemarie for this exceedingly brilliant and helpful lesson. I never ever heard or read such a clear, smart explanation about those four verbs. You are an amazing teacher!

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Hi Caterina, I truly appreciate your kind comment and that you watch my lessons. 😊

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Hey José, I'm so glad you're here and thank you for watching. We do have a member-only community for women however, all our lessons and our online courses are available to all. 😊

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[@josephwar3943]

Thanks for your explanation. It's verbs very confusing for me. I'm really grateful!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

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Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

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[@ogaminiratnayake2830]

Wow... Great stuff dear and I like the flow of your voice when everytime you present a lesson... I can listen to you on end my sweet talking teacher... Have a good day and may god bless you, dear... 😘 So long.. Gams, Srilanka.. 😘😘

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Thanks for watching.

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[@kayNat1B]

Excellent lesson like always ! I just have a question: Where can I find the answers for the quiz at the end? I couldn't find them. Thank you for your excellent job!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hey Kay, thanks for the note. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. I've pinned the answers to the top of the comments. 😊

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Ever since that day, we have not seen each other! How have you been.

[@taniamenezes6659]

Good morning; I suppose that there some mistakes on the legends of this lesson: 1) I can use talk followed by "two "( the correct is " to " - min 12:29 of the lesson ) ; 2) We include de preposition "two" ( the correct is " to " - min 13:07 of the lesson ) ; 3) I talked "two" ( the correct is " to " - min 13:11 of the lesson ) Marine about a change in Venue; I don't know who writes the legends of the lesson but I think it would be important to revise them before exhibiting them; Thank you for your attention

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hi Tania, thanks for the note. Your corrections are accurate. The CC option is automatically transcribed, as a result there are errors from time to time; however we've correct these. Thank you again.

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What are the answers to the quiz?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hi Nikola, I've pinned the answers to the top of the comments. 😊

[@costachedominte]

👍

[@martharamirez1057]

Hi!! I´m Martha from Mexico City, I´ve had some troubles loading this class, is there any problem? Thank you!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble. We haven't noted any other problems. Are you still having a difficult time loading this video?

[@mohaganyrakxjxjdjdj]

2 right

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I love to class

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Let's say what am I supposed to do?

[@lolo3045]

How come you never use PLEASE... it doest sound very polite ... THANKS.