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10 Prepositional Phrases you should know | English Vocabulary & Conversation
Prepositional phrases are an essential part of English speaking. In this advanced English vocabulary and speaking lesson, you’ll learn ten common phrases that begin with a preposition, including:at the same time, by accident, by the way, for good, for now, for sure, in regard to, in the meantime, on purpose, and on time. Even if you know the meanings of these phrases, it is important to take the next step and put them into practical conversational contexts. In addition to learning the meanings and uses of these phrases, make sure you listen to and repeat the sentences in the lesson. This is one of the best ways to help you learn new phrases and expressions. Do not be content just knowing the theory and the individual vocabulary units of a language: PRACTICE USING THEM IN CONTEXT. After you watch and practice with the video, make sure to do the quiz to solidify your understanding.
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Good work teacher Alex
Thanks, Makoi! I’m glad you liked it.
These were useful phrases.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson.
Great work! Thanks Alex!
Even though I did the quiz and got 8 correct out of 9, I really enjoyed the lesson. Thank you for sharing this lesson with all of us. Greetings from Colombia!
Thanks for watching the lesson and doing the quiz, Andres! Cheers from Canada!
Thanks teacher Alex
Great lesson, keep going.
9/9
Thanks for the lesson
Well done! Keep practicing.
Thanks! I don’t plan on stopping. :)
I hope you have a good day , and by the way keep going on those videos they are very useful , and i watch your videos for sure .
Thanks Alex.
I knew the expression “in the meanwhile” what is the difference with “in the meantime”?
Thanks.
Thanks Alex. It was great
9/9 Thank you
Quite a lot grateful for yourlesson dear Alex Ska John Ritter from Toronto
9/9 very useful lesson! I am learning more each day!
Good lesson, Teacher Alex!
Thank you for your all help Alex, you are the best, I think.
Thank you Alex for this interesting class. It was really worth for my learnt process.
Good teacher! Thank you.
I got 9 out of 9! Thank you for the lesson, Alex!
Thanks Alex. It was great
Thank you, Alex. I got 9/9.
Your pronunciation is very clear and easy for beginner to understand.
Grateful for this flabbergasted lesson dear Alex aka John Ritter from Toronto
7 out of 9 … will get better in the future
I’ve repeated the test…9 out of 9…
9 out of 9…. Many thanks for this lesson. I’d need other lesson like this.