Difference between say and tell

[gp]

hi folks,
i always missuse the the words say n tell,, can any one of u tell me when to use the word say n tell ,,,,,,,basically while communicating with others when to use "say" and "tell"

[Torsten]

Well, if you want to memorize the correct use of both verbs you should read texts in English and pay attention to phrases and sentences that contain tell or say or both. You can start by reading these explanations:
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic2863.html
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic3014.html

TOEIC listening, photographs: A man reading the paper

[Sadakathull]

Hello I am sadak say is used in indirect speech he says but tell is used in direct speech tell me what is your problem