Learn English with Coffee Break English ‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07
Dec 1, 2023
The hosts discuss using prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' when talking about time. They explain the rules and give examples. They also talk about using prepositions for specific days, dates, times, and events. They discuss the usage of prepositions 'at', 'in', and 'on' in relation to celebrations and festivals. They provide examples and a practice exercise. They discuss the usage of 'at', 'on', and 'in' in various contexts and provide examples.
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General-to-Specific Preposition Rule
- Use a general-to-specific scale: in → on → at for time expressions.
- This helps pick the correct preposition by narrowing the time unit step-by-step.
Use 'In' For Large Time Units
- Use in for large time units like years, decades, and centuries.
- Say "in 2023", "in the 1990s", or "in the 19th century" to be correct.
Use 'In' For Months, Seasons, And General Day Parts
- Use in for months and seasons and for general parts of the day.
- Say "in June", "in the summer", or "in the morning" for routine or general timing.