speaking in general vs talking in general

Both 'speaking in general' and 'talking in general' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to refer to discussing something in a broad or nonspecific way.

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speaking in general

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to discussing something in a broad or nonspecific way.

Examples:

Speaking in general, people tend to prefer warmer climates.
Speaking in general, exercise is good for your health.
Speaking in general, children enjoy playing outdoors.
Speaking in general, dogs are loyal animals.
Speaking in general, technology has advanced rapidly.

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I was speaking in general about the kindly nature of black folks.
I was speaking in general about the kindly nature of black folks.
Speaking in general terms, yes, there are sometimes sacrifices, at least temporary ones, associated with mergers - not always, but often.
Speaking in general terms, I believe that, as industrialised countries, we do not have the right to demand that developing countries make more effort to protect the environment if we are not prepared to respect our own commitments.
I fully understand that, tomorrow, Mr Prodi, the Council, and ourselves, or some of us, will be speaking in the general debate.
But speaking of recovery plans in general, of course it is not only the Irish Sea that has seen catastrophic declines.
Speaking of general principles, I would like to dwell on two of these.
Legally speaking, there are general texts condemning discrimination everywhere.
I'm speaking about the general "Latin-o" population.
Well, then, next time I see you, I'll be speaking to a general.
Speaking of the general trend, currently the popularity of Chief Dol is going up in the market.
If, however, a right is somehow abused, I am not sure if that abuse has anything to do with democratic ethics. I am speaking on a more general note here.
My problem is that I do not want to speak only English with a mother-tongue English-speaking Director-General of the Commission, for example, and I do not want one culture to have excessive influence.
It's not like they're commandments, but generally speaking, as a general rule, I try not to date women that are under 25 or that have been at one point in their life penetrated by a drummer.
Mr President, in speaking in the debate on toy safety, I wish to draw attention to several more general matters.
In general there is higher trade union presence in the French speaking part of Switzerland than in the other regions.
It also involves participation in general meetings and, generally speaking, regular monitoring of the Walloon Region's interests.
Mr President, I am speaking today on my own behalf, and I would like to start by saying that there is something deeply troubling to me about the attitude of our Parliament, and of the European Union in general, towards Turkey.
Speaking of the World Bank in general terms, it unfortunately appears that, in some respects, it has the worst record when it comes to the management of development projects.
In principle we are in favour of developing relations with this country of great culture and ancient traditions, that is so close to Europe in general, and in particular the French-speaking tradition that I, amongst others, represent here.

Alternatives:

talking in general
generally speaking
in general
broadly speaking
on the whole

talking in general