Spoke
* Past tense of "speak." It describes an action that happened in the past.
* Example: "She spoke to the audience about her research."
Spoken
* Past participle of "speak." This is used in a variety of situations:
* As part of a verb phrase: "The language had been spoken for centuries."
* As an adjective: "The spoken word carries great power."
* In passive voice: "The speech was spoken in a clear voice."
In summary:
* If you're describing a past action of speaking, use "spoke."
* If you're describing a completed action of speaking, or using "speak" as an adjective, use "spoken."