Learn how to use reported speech in English, which is telling someone what another person said in the past. Find out the differences between direct and indirect speech , the four types of reported speech , and the verb tense and adverb changes. Learn what reported speech is, how to use it and when to use it with examples and tables. Find out the changes in pronouns, adverbs, tenses and modal verbs in reported speech . What is reported speech in English, and how do you use it? This article for adult English learners shows you how to master this key skill to improve your English fluency and clarity! We use " reported speech " to talk about what someone said. Let's learn rules for changing the verb tense, as well as exceptions - plus quizzes!