Speak vs Talk – Learn the Difference in 60 Seconds | BBC English Short Lesson

Do you know the difference between speak and talk?

They seem similar, but they’re used slightly differently:

🗣️ Speak – more formal, one-way
🗨️ Talk – more informal, two-way

🎯 Example:
✔️ He spoke at the conference.
✔️ We talked for hours.

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