In most cases 语 is a noun and equal to 言, for example:话语、语文、语言、言语. (yǔ,falling-rising tone)
When it is a verb,it means telling,for example:语人、吾语女 (yù falling tone,from the classical chinese writing)
In most cases 说 means saying to somebody or something,for example:我对自己说、我对他说、他们对我说 (shuō,verb)
sometimes 说 means introducing(说媒) conciliating(说和) (shuō,verb)
When it is a noun it always means someone's opinion (师说 shuō,noun)
the last is that 说 has another pronunciation called 「shuì」when it means persuading,for example:游说,说客 (shuì,falling tone,verb)
Hope these will be helpful to you,have a nice day : D