Please speak in English vs Please speak English

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 1965 views

Please speak in English

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite request for someone to communicate in the English language.

Examples:

When you are in an English-speaking country, please speak in English.

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Please speak in English
Please speak louder, in English or Spanish?
Please speak English to the ambassador's secretary.
Look, can you please speak English?
And, Jill, please speak English so Lauren and I can join in the conversation.
Could you please speak English right now?
Can we please speak English at the table?
Why don't you please just speak English, maybe I can understand you.
Can you speak in English please, mate?
If you are given this form, please speak to the DSO at your Kaplan International English centre immediately after entry.
It's okay if you like to speak in English.
It's difficult to understand when you speak in English.
However, about 14% of the population regularly speak in English.
IELTS tests the ability to listen, read, write and speak in English.
Speak in English at least 30 mins per day.
I have prepared to speak in English which accounts for the change of language.
Incidentally, the situation is the same if I try to speak in English.
Mr President, let me speak in English to spare the interpreters.
And naturally they'll speak in English.
Now I will try to speak in English.
A few times he will also speak in English and Portuguese.

Alternatives:

please communicate in English
please talk in English

Please speak English

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite request for someone to use the English language when communicating.

Examples:

Please speak English so that everyone can understand.

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Please speak English to the ambassador's secretary.
Look, can you please speak English?
And, Jill, please speak English so Lauren and I can join in the conversation.
Could you please speak English right now?
Can we please speak English at the table?
Can you please speak English?
Can you please speak English?
Why don't you please just speak English, maybe I can understand you.
Please speak louder, in English or Spanish?
Will you speak English, please?
We speak English to please the Sharifa.
Please tell me one of you speaks English.
Please contact me for any questions, I speak English.
If you are given this form, please speak to the DSO at your Kaplan International English centre immediately after entry.
Please, and can you speak English? I can't understand you.
Please. No one is buying the "Je comprends. I don't speak English" routine.
The submission should be sent in English. If you don't speak English, please send your submission to the appropriate translation list.
Maria Elena, speak English, please, so she can understand it, all right?
Can you do me a favor and speak English, please?
For further questions, technical details, detailed photos please contact us at any time. We speak English!

Alternatives:

please talk in English
please communicate in English

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