The verbs 'to say' and 'to tell' have very similar meanings, but cannot be used interchangeably. Often 'telling' is seen as being more forceful and if you use the verb incorrectly when speaking English, you may seem rude or arrogant to the listener.

Our 'say' or 'tell' English video will teach you the difference between the two verbs and the circumstances in which it is appropriate to use each of them.

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