Various English language conundrums thread

Rebelheart · 2009-11-20 20:05:37

Speaking/Talking with or to? In standard English is there any difference between 'speaking with'/ 'talking with' somebody and 'speaking to'/'talking to' somebody? All pedants are welcome in this thread.

20-11-2009 08:05PM

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Speaking/Talking with or to?

In standard English is there any difference between 'speaking with'/ 'talking with' somebody and 'speaking to'/'talking to' somebody?

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I would suggest that speaking /talking with would denote ordinary verbal discourse amongst a group,whereas speaking/talking to would suggest a more one way exchange such as a teacher or lecturer.

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