Question

2503 3 We were shown how to speak with customers and handle complaints. We were shown how to speak [[with]] customers and handle complaints. to In British English the usual phrase is speak to someone: 'If you need any more information, you should speak to Mrs Hall.'Note that in American English both speak to and speak with are used.

Accepted Answer

speak ✗ We were shown how to speak to customers and handle complaints. We were shown how to speak [[to]] customers and handle complaints. to | with

Idx	2503
Keyword	speak
Sub Entry Number	3
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	We were shown how to speak with customers and handle complaints.
Correct Sentence	We were shown how to speak to customers and handle complaints.
Cloze Error Sentence	We were shown how to speak [[with]] customers and handle complaints.
Cloze Sentence	We were shown how to speak [[to]] customers and handle complaints.
Cloze Answer	to
Choices	to \| with
Explanation	In British English the usual phrase is speak to someone: 'If you need any more information, you should speak to Mrs Hall.' Note that in American English both speak to and speak with are used.

Speak Shown Customers Handle Complaints English British Usual