The phrases "I will speak to him" and "I would speak with him" have different meanings and implications:
- "I will speak to him": This sentence indicates a definite intention or plan to talk to the person in the future. It implies a straightforward statement of the speaker's intention to communicate with the individual. The use of "will" suggests a strong determination to carry out the action.
Example: "I will speak to him about the upcoming project."
- "I would speak with him": This sentence implies a conditional or hypothetical situation. The use of "would" makes the statement less definite and suggests that the speaker might speak with the person under certain conditions or circumstances.
Example: "If I were in his city, I would speak with him about the job opportunity."
In summary, "I will speak to him" indicates a certain and straightforward plan to have a conversation with the person, while "I would speak with him" suggests a conditional or hypothetical scenario where the conversation may happen depending on certain conditions being met.