876 – Using Say, Tell, Was Like, and Go For Reported Speech In English

Have you ever gotten stuck trying to figure out when to use say and when to use tell? These words seem really similar, but they’re used in different ways. So today, let’s break it down, nice and easy, with some everyday examples. And then, I’m gonna show you two other, more natural ways to talk about what someone said, that are not found in most textbooks.

FAQ
Question: What’s the difference between say and tell
Answer: We use tell when we mention the listener and we use say when we mention the words they used.

Question: What’s a more natural and common way to talk about a conversation we have?
Answer: Using was like and go are the most natural and common way to report what someone said, also known as reported speech.

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