Master AT, ON, IN with the TRIANGLE method
No more confusion! Learn my simple trick to using "at", "on" and "in" for better English and higher grades. Master these common prepositons of time to speak and write more fluently. After watching, go get my free resource on the rules, expressions, and exceptions when using "at", "on" and "in" in English at www.engvid.com/english-resour... . You can also take the quiz at www.engvid.com/at-on-in-trian...
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TRANSCRIPT
Hi. I'm Rebecca from engVid. By the end of this lesson you will learn how to use three of the most confusing prepositions in English, and they are: "at", "on", and "in", as applied to time. Now, if you think you're alone in having problems with these little words, you are not alone. Many students have difficulty with these words because they're different in their native languages and probably in yours. Right? So, what do you do? Well, keep watching because I have found a solution which has helped many of my students, and I think it will help you, and that is by using a pyramid or a triangle-okay?-to learn these three important words. Let's see how it works.
So, like the triangle: "at" is used in very specific situations, very narrow situations. For example: "At 5:00", "At 12:30", "At midnight", right? It's very exact. It's very narrow. "On", like the triangle, is a little bit broader and it's used for one day or one date. For example: "On Monday", or "On January 25th", "On New Year's Day". Right? Got it? Are you with me? Good. Let's continue. Now, "in" is the widest of the lot, as you can see, like in the triangle; "at", "on", "in". So, "in" covers things like months, seasons, years, decades, centuries, and any kind of long period. For example, we say in English: "In July", "In summer" or "In the summer", "In 2005", "In the 1960s", "In the 1800s", which was a long time ago, or: "In the past". We can also say: "In the future", okay? Because it's also a long period of time. Did you get that? So: "at" for very narrow situations; "on" for little bit wider, one day or one date-right?-and "in" for the widest situations of all, more than one day or one date. Now, let's do a little practice to see how well you've understood this.
Okay, now let's fill in the blanks with our three words: "at", "on", and "in". But before we fill them in here, let's fill them in on our triangle. So, do you remember: What goes at the top, what's very narrow and covers a very specific time? "At", very good. What's a little bit more than that, covering one day or one date? "On", very good. And what's the widest of the lot, covering months, and seasons, and years, and decades, and centuries? "In", okay? You've got it. Now let's apply what we've learned, because otherwise there's no point, so let's do it.
So:
"_______ 6:00."
What do we say? Do you remember? "At 6:00." Excellent.
"_______ Sunday."
One day, right? "On Sunday." Very good.
"_______ winter."
What do we say? It's a long period of time, especially in Canada where I live, okay? So: "In winter." We can also say: "In the winter." Same thing.
And:
"_______ Independence Day."
It's one day, so we need to say: "On Independence Day." Okay? Very Good.
Now let's continue to some sentences, because that's how you actually use the language. Number five:
"See you _______ noon."
"See you..." Now, what's "noon"? "Noon" means 12 o'clock in the afternoon, it's a precise, exact time, so we say: "See you at noon." Very good.
Number six:
"I'll call you _______ Friday."
"I'll call you on Friday." Very good, because it was one day.
Next one:
"We have a meeting _______ 4:30."
"We have a meeting", specific time, which one? "...at 4:30". Very good.
And the last one:
"They're getting married _______ March 9th."
It's one day, okay? One date. So, it is this one: "They're getting married on March 9th." Okay?
So, you can see that the triangle can help you to remember which preposition to use when. Now, here's some more things you can do to help you remember this really, really well. First of all, go to our website at www.engvid.com, and there you'll find a resource which I've written which explains all of this, and also you can print it out, you can download it for free. Everything is for free; no cost. Okay? And there you'll find exercises and explanations of this, and also an explanation of some exceptions and expressions that we use with "at", "on", and "in". There are about more than 50 of them. Okay? So you'll find the explanation of the triangle, plus more. Second, while you're at the website, www.engvid.com, you'll find hundreds of other lessons which can help you with your English. Okay? Lots and lots of lessons at different levels; beginner, intermediate, advanced, business English, pronunciation, grammar, IELTS, TOEFL, you name it. Okay? It's all available and it's all for free.
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@user-kz5ik2dx8b
5 жыл бұрын
My English language isn't very good ,I like to improve my English language can you help me please . and l forgot to thank you because you help me and I have exam tomorrow . I'm from Arabia Iraq
@gameplayandreview
4 жыл бұрын
How to use at, in, on for Places?
@RulisGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Would you explain to me why they say " I'm at the school " not "I'm in the school" or "I'm at work, I'm at the office " I don't understand this...
@ijqureshi
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make similar method for "of, from and for "please i am always confused in using them
@tseringdekisagro9575
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you mam
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@joseferreira4978
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
Amen
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2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
Wish you a speedy recovery insha Allah!
@malikanafi5368
Жыл бұрын
inchallah ,just remember that god can help you
Prepositions are always a challenge. I respect the time, money, and effort each of you invests in improving your English and always look for ways to smarten and shorten your learning path. Thanks so much for subscribing, sharing, and leaving comments. My warmest wishes to each of you.
@arindambaruah2450
6 жыл бұрын
Learn English with Rebecca [engVid] mam can u do a video on grammar rules that mostly come in competitive examinations
@krushnachandrapatra1095
6 жыл бұрын
Learn English with Rebecca [engVid] thank you so much Mam
@junelleanzano5123
6 жыл бұрын
Learn English with Rebecca [engVid] hello, how about if we talking about the place?
@itskirankatuwal
6 жыл бұрын
Learn English with Rebecca [engVid] Rebecca i went to the quiz link and scored 10 out of 10, wanted to thank you, but couldn't reply there. So thankyou, all the way from india 🙏
@nishagoyal543
6 жыл бұрын
thanku so much mam for auch a amazing teaching..
I immensely appreciate it Rebecca!! Prepositions has always been a challenge for me but you just made it so straightforward! Thankyou for opening our minds for new possibilities, we will forever be grateful and continue to do this amazing job.
Excelllent way to explain the class, I learned well at last! I appreciate a lot you help us to understand better the english language .keep doing a great job.
I wish my teacher taught me like this in school. Thank you so much.
@khizranwani6574
5 жыл бұрын
She simplified a mountain task . Thanx alot
@gasanovrustam5973
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks write ....
@Mirador1
4 жыл бұрын
I think it should be "at" not "in".
@haziqshaukat3713
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mirador1 We actually use both in school and at school, for slightly different situations. At school means the person is literally, physically, inside the school. ... In school means the person is studying in general (usually at college or university) but not necessarily inside the school building at that moment.
@arulrj4758
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mirador1 I think "in" only correct. "At" and "in" can both be used in some situations example "at school" indicates morely the location not particularly inside the building may be outside or may be inside the building but "in school" indicates particularly inside the school building.
brilliant one :) I really admire your teaching style. you are keeping an effect to this mankind.
@truefan2123
4 жыл бұрын
Lady teacher .. it's Haraam
@mythoughts_6776
3 жыл бұрын
Jaathae musilimilalae thi
@yassersiddiqe1965
2 жыл бұрын
@@truefan2123 What?
I never thought this was that much easier to understand. I have watched so many videos for this. But eventually I came here, and now I'm done; I'm pretty sure this time it'll never be forgotten forever. I'm really grateful to you. Thank you so much. with love 💓💕
I got 10/10 on my English test, Rebecca, I'm amazed that you are an effective teacher I appreciate the fact you are teaching us right now, thank you!
Congratulations!!!! And Thank you very much! Nobody has explained like this these prepositions!!! ❤🤗❤🤗
I have nothing to give you but just my sincere appreciation 'Thank you so much', it's awesome. Love you and God bless you
These 3 prepositions always caught me off guard; thanks a bunch for clarifying their usage in relation to time. A very helpful video.
I've finally solved my questions with in/at/on applied to specific periods of time, and as long as I remember the pyramid trick, I won't have problems with them again. Thanks for this short yet helpful video!
Thank you Rebecca. That's a great way to teach prepositions of time. Easy to understand and explain. God bless you.
@muthukumar4737
Жыл бұрын
Oho nice easy to learning methods
Thank you so much for your efficient lesson! I'm from Brazil and I'll go to the NYC on next Tuesday! You helped me so much! God bless you so much!
Aprendi em 7 minutos o que eu não entendia em 7 meses. Muito obrigado !!!!!
Thank you Rebecca! Your style of teaching and how you breakdown the lessons is very intuitive.
It’s amazing how easy it is to memorize with your method indeed. Thank you! 👏🌷
how i wish you tube tutorials like this existed right before our highschool days, i'm hungry for knowledge and i admit i didn't learn a lot back in highschool days so im learning for more to develop myself, thanks!
@guilhermesilva8487
2 жыл бұрын
And you are young, thou immortal. Imagine me at 62...
Madam I'm following your lessons for two weeks,It helps me a lot. Your teaching style is simply brilliant.I wish if I got teacher like you in my childhood!
As a Spanish speaker, learning English was as nightmarish as Mathematics; now thanks to people like you, headaches are down to a minimum, thank you so much!!
Lovely work Rebeca!I appreciate your style,effort & pace you explain with.
Thinks teacher.Teachers and parents,nobody can reward them enough.
You are the best teacher I've ever had! I absolutely recommend your channel to all my friends. Thank you!
Your triangle method and the way of explaining is really commendable
Esta señora solucionó mi mayor confusión durante 22 años de vida, en 7 minutos. Gracias señora 🙏
You really make things so easy to understand.. Good job. Expecting more educating sessions.♥️
one of the best English teacher I have ever seen.Thank you, Miss Rebecca, for uploading such a nice lecture.
You're a great teacher, Rebecca. Thank you for this lesson👍
Very useful and thank you for explaining everything in a very simple way❤
I have already noted this rule, but the analogy about the pyramid was perfect. My best wishes. :)
I have lived in Canada for many years and I still have confusion with these prepositions. I won't forget this video . Thanks a lot
@jillybean6604
4 жыл бұрын
hi from toronto. (scarborough)
You're such a great teacher, you're making it extremely easy.
Finally I’ve got a clear template how to remember this stuff. Thanks!
@garfieldholmes9992
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
This is so good! It got rid of a years-long doubt!
Wow 👌 Im non-English speaker and am using to have probs with prepositions ,but now i see the way to use correct prepositions, your explanation is so awesome!
My English is ESL ...I learned it in Canada while living there ( ages ago...). At that time I had great teachers.... but you are " OUT OF THIS WORLD" 😃...Many Thanks from Argentina...🇦🇷
Brilliant! Thank you very much! I'm sending your video to my 'knowledge resistant' students 😘
Love your videos............please never stop doing them..
Thank you! You make the learning process much easy!
Ви неймовірна, щиро дякую вам за такий чудовий урок!! ❤
Thank you so much my great teacher, this lesson was very useful and explained in a very simple way. Have a nice evening.
I speak English as a second language and learned the grammar rules in school since elementary. The only way I was able to differentiate these prepositions is by reading English literature and other written materials so I was able to get more exposure to the English language. I also like watching English films and listening to English songs.
@nadalabood9693
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💖💖💖
@final1064
3 жыл бұрын
Which country do you came from?
@whatevergoesforme5129
3 жыл бұрын
@@final1064 I come from the Philippines, a former US colony and that is why American English became our second language. We started learning English grammar in elementary but we use English as a medium of instruction starting from preschool onwards so we have become familiar with the English language at an early age, especially when many families living in the National Capital Region even use English at home with a mixture of that region's language. Of course, sometimes our mother tongue gets in the way of learning English well, but if you study in a very good school, your English is going to be above average, with some being native-like.
prepositions is like unsolvable puzzle for me. Thanks Ms.Rebecca for the solution.
Dear Rebecca, Thank you very much for your kindness teaching in all different English lessons which I have enjoyed so much. I am 63 years old and I need to work. Once again thank you with respect Alice
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ma'am 💜 You're so great!
Madam I am also a youtuber but from different expertise. I must say that you are teaching skills are exceptionally good.. 👍Thanks for your efforts and contributing so much to the society.
Excellent strategy ! I ve never seen such approach to this topic.
Rabecca, I am thankful for you to teach me grammar in easy way. You are a great teacher.
THANK YOUUUUU !!! hablo español y me era dificil entender este tema , pero con esta explicación me quedo muy claro. =)
Excellent class ma'am. Taught me like a primary class. Thank you ma'am.
Oh boy .. she speaks very very clearly, even I'm not so fluent, but I can hear very clearly..thanks many times Rebecca
Thank YOU Mam. I have been stuck here long time, you made it so clear.
This is the best trick I have ever seen ....love for India
It is pretty much helpful for me. Thank you Madam 💕
Thank you - I teach English in China and though this hasn`t come up in my lessons thus far, it is a fantastic way to describe these prepositions of time. I will add it to my arsenal - with your blessing of course.
I was confused on how to use these prepositions. Thanks for clearing my doubts💗
You are great teacher
Muito bom, parabéns pela aula. Um abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷❤️
thank you so much for this!!! my English got complicated after taking the grammar part too deeply and i was getting confused about when and where to use all these prepositions and this helped me a lot
Rebecca, you are so kind. Thanks from Brazil.
Thank u for the easiest method of teaching
Thank you so much. :) Great simple trick :) I can easily remember this.
@huong8143
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice and easy to remember!
I'm very gratitude for you and your creative ways in teaching English. Thank you.
Thank you so much, you saved me a lot of time, i would study an hour to get this one ,but its so easy thanks to you.
You are really good ....love the way you teach 😍
Thank you for the video, it was very useful
Excellent! Finally got it after years. Thanks!
I'm so excited to see this lesson! Thank you so much! You explain this lesson very well.
Thank you so much! Teacher When I was young, I was remembered that 'in' use with month and 'on' use with day but about this ' March 5th ' ... I know to use 'on' cuz remember but dont understand. Now I understanded at all.
Great channel, we really appreciate it! Love you, from México 😊
@mralamtech1724
4 жыл бұрын
Hii Elvira
Thank you very much Rebecca you provide a great help!
Fantastic job! The best method I've seen for teaching this set of prepositions.
Beautiful mom & nice learning from India🏆🏆🏆🏆
Ma'am you are amazing and so humble, I am very inspired by your way of teaching. Keep up the great work.
@seenivasaragavan8689
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm also
I've just subscribed because you're explaining English pretty well and in a simply way.
Great ! Thanks a lot. We should also mention that (in the morning and in the after noon as exception)
Thankuu... 🔷🔷🔷🔷
@samadritamandal8299
6 жыл бұрын
Viji Viji
Thank u so much rebbeca for simplifying the learning process. Love your smile. However, i want to know whether at can be used for undefined time like morning, evening , afternoon ?
@user-hl1lr2fo6m
5 жыл бұрын
In the morning in the afternoon in the evening no at here. this is one of exception she is talking about
Thank you because your class is short and very good!!
Thanks for your class!! I have met you just now with this video and i followed you immediatly ❤❤
Good teaching your experience speaks here, we never had teachers like this🥴
Can this method help with these words when they are used like place prepositions???? At... on... in. Are there any similar idea???
Such a complete and easy explanation. Im truly thankful
You are a super teacher and a gifted human being. I love your teaching style. Please keep teaching us. May God bless you and protect you. I am 65 years of age and a single father raising two 8&10 year old boys. Madam! I am still learning from you Everyday. You are a sea of wisdom and knowledge.
Please do explain usage of "in the morning or the evening".
@user-cw5sg2mu9r
3 жыл бұрын
in the morning and in the evening are the "expressions", they don't respect these rules
Thanks mam : )
thank you teacher Rebecca for imparting your knowledge to us.This can help us improving our english learning skills❤️❤️❤️
Wow, I have a test coming up and you have really helped me! Thanks
i like the way you teaching,,,,i want to meet you once,,,
One exception to the rule is using it ' in the morning... In evening"
Amazing, Rebecca! You are the best!!!
Thank you very much. Never heard a better explanation. Really helped!!
Omg great psychology. Thank you! How about when is not about time, but places? Thanks!
nice teaching
@nivethasubramani9018
5 жыл бұрын
apoorv singh
Hi Rebecca, you really are an amazing teacher. You made my life so easy.. you hv taken a lot of efforts to make it simple to understand. Thank you so much.
I got like feel I was in my school study. You are best teacher. Greeting your methods.
Thanks
Your video at on in for place please
A very good lesson! I never paid attention to this. I knew it was "on" not "in" a week day, but I spoke sometimes "on" sometimes "in" dependence day. Now I speak only "on" ..... day.😀