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Natural English Podcast | Why "SAY" and "TELL" Confuse Learners

Welcome to Echo Your English! 🎙️ If you've ever confused "say" and "tell," you're not alone! This is one of the most common grammar mistakes English learners make. In this episode, Emily and Ryan break down the differences in a clear, simple way with lots of real-life examples. Stop saying "He said me" or "I told to her"—learn the rules that native speakers follow automatically and start using SAY and TELL correctly every time! What You'll Learn: ✅ The main difference between "say" and "tell" ✅ Why "tell" always needs a person (but "say" doesn't) ✅ Why "say to someone" is OK but "tell to someone" is WRONG ✅ Fixed expressions (tell the truth, say goodbye, tell a lie) ✅ How to use both in reported speech ✅ When to use "say" vs "tell" for commands and instructions ✅ Common mistakes and how to avoid them ✅ Real conversation practice with both verbs Key Grammar Rules: 📌 "Tell" needs an object: "I told HIM" (not "I told") 📌 "Say" doesn't need an object: "I said yes" (no person needed) 📌 Never say "tell to someone"—just "tell someone" 📌 You CAN say "say to someone" (but it's optional) 📌 Use "tell" for: tell the truth, tell a lie, tell a story, tell a joke 📌 Use "say" for: say hello, say goodbye, say yes, say sorry 📌 Reported speech: "He said he was tired" OR "He told me he was tired" 📌 Commands: "I told her to go" (not "I said her to go") Common Mistakes Fixed: ❌ "He said me the answer" → ✅ "He told me the answer" ❌ "I told to her" → ✅ "I told her" ❌ "Say the truth" → ✅ "Tell the truth" ❌ "Tell goodbye" → ✅ "Say goodbye" ❌ "He told he was tired" → ✅ "He told me he was tired" What Makes This Episode Special: 🎯 Clear explanations without confusing grammar terms 🎯 Real-life examples you'll actually use 🎯 Practice scenarios with both verbs 🎯 Story-telling to show natural usage 🎯 Fixed expressions and idioms 🎯 Both direct and reported speech covered Emily and Ryan share real conversations and stories that demonstrate exactly when to use "say" and when to use "tell." By the end of this episode, you'll never mix them up again! Perfect for: English learners who confuse "say" and "tell" Students preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams Anyone who wants to speak more naturally Intermediate learners working on grammar accuracy ESL/EFL students improving their speaking and writing Anyone tired of making the same grammar mistakes! 📚 Challenge: Write 5 sentences with "say" and 5 sentences with "tell." Check that you're using the correct structure! 👉 Subscribe to Echo Your English for more grammar lessons that actually make sense! #LearnEnglish #SayVsTell #EnglishGrammar #ESL #EnglishLearning #EchoYourEnglish #EnglishPodcast #SpeakEnglish #GrammarMistakes #FluentEnglish #IELTS #TOEFL #LearnEnglishGrammar #EnglishTeacher 💬 Comment below: Do you still confuse SAY and TELL? Share a sentence using each one! 🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for weekly English lessons! 📌 Watch Next: Our episodes on essential English verbs: GET, MAKE, HAVE, and DO! © Echo Your English - Making English Learning Natural and Fun