to tell sb. a story;. to say that a book, notice etc. provides people with information about something;. to tell someone something that should be kept secret;. to tell sb. that they must do sth;. to use your voice to produce words;. to be able to speak a

2. to tell sb. a story;

· We used to gather round & listen to him telling wonderful stories.

· You said you would tell me a story if I was good.

3. to say that a book, notice etc. provides people with information about something;

tell sb. how \ what \ where	· This leaflet tells you how to avoid catching AIDS
tell sb.	· The two dials in the middle tell you the airspeed & altitude.

4. to tell someone in authority ( especially a parent or a teacher ) about something wrong that someone has done;

· - You’re not allowed in the classroom during the lunch hour.- I’m telling.

tell on

· Please, don’t tell on me. Mum thinks I’ve been staying at my friend’s house.

5. to tell someone something that should be kept secret;

tell sb. where \ what \ who	· He couldn’t tell me where he got this information.
tell sb. about	· Don’t tell anyone about this.
tell aused especially by children	· You’d better not tell, or you’ll be in big trouble.

6. to tell sb. that they must do sth;

tell sb.	· “Wait here”, he told the children.
tell sb. to do sth.	· I thought I told you to be in bed, by 10 o’clock.
tell sb. what to do	· I’m in charge here, & I’m not going to have anyone telling me what to do.

SPEAK

1. to use your voice to produce words;

· She opened her mouth to speak.

· He has a throat infection that prevents him from speaking.

speak to sb.

· John! John! Speak to me. Are you all right?

2. to be able to speak a particular language;

· Can you speak German?

· We’ll have to find someone who speaks English.

3. to talk to someone about a particular subject especially about a serious matter that needs to be settled;

speak to sb. about

· I intend to speak to the manager about the way I have been treated. · Have you spoken to Michael about your problem?