EXAMPLES
Look at these examples to see how we can tell someone what another person said.
direct speech: 'I love the Toy Story films,' she said.
reported speech: She said she loved the Toy Story films.
direct speech: 'I worked as a waiter before becoming a chef,' he said.
reported speech: He said he'd worked as a waiter before becoming a chef.
direct speech: 'I'll phone you tomorrow,' he said.
reported speech: He said he'd phone me the next day.
Listen to some examples:
Do you now feel more sure about the difference between direct and reported speech? Start the exercises: