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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

In or at

Should it be in or at?

He is not good at/in speaking in English.

Thanks.
  

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Thanks. Both are correct. I prefer "at".

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Anonymous Should it be inor at?He is not good at/in speaking in English.Thanks.
Both are correct. I prefer "at".
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tamguatlay Anonymous Should it be inor at?He is not good at/in speaking in English.Thanks.Both are correct. I prefer "at".
Thanks for your help. Is the use of "in" before "English" optional?
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tamguatlayBoth are correct. I prefer "at".
No. Just "at".
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Hi

I'd say it is one of those areas where prepositions are really difficult in English. I agree with Anon (above) who says that 'at' is right:

- He is not good at speaking in English

I think this is right when talking about a skill:

- He is not good at football
- He is not good at public speaking

However, we do use 'in' if it refers to knowledge in
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dave_anonHiI'd say it is one of those areas where prepositions are really difficult in English. I agree with Anon (above) who says that 'at' is right:- He is not good at speaking in EnglishI think this is right when talking about a skill:- He is not good at football- He is not good at public speakingHowever, we do use 'in' if it refers to knowledge in a subject:- He is no
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