Talk To or Talk With? Which One Should You Use?

By Hamlets Desk

Many English learners ask, Should I say “talk to” or “talk with”? The good news is that both are correct, but they have slightly different meanings.

• Talk to is the most common expression. It usually means one person is speaking to another.
  • I talked to my teacher about my homework.
• Talk with suggests a two-way conversation or discussion.
  • I talked with my friend about our holiday plans.

In everyday English, native speakers often use both expressions interchangeably. However, choosing the right one can make your English sound more natural and fluent, especially in the Trinity SELT (GESE & ISE) examinations.

Remember

• Talk to = speaking to someone.
• Talk with = having a conversation together.

Now it’s your turn! Who did you talk to today? Who would you like to talk with this weekend? Practise your answer aloud and build your confidence one conversation at a time.