The 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes in English

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Күн бұрын

Almost every language learner struggles with prepositions. This is perfectly normal because when we are learning a new language, we want to transfer the rules and phrases from our first language to our new language. This works sometimes - but not always! Should you say “I listen to music”, or “I listen music”? Is the correct sentence “He went to home”, or “He went home”? These are just two of the common confusions that I discuss in this essential English grammar lesson. What about “married to” vs. “married with”? “For” or “during”? “Depend of” or “depend on”? Watch this video to find out if you make any of these ten frequent English preposition mistakes. To review this lesson in greater detail, read the article that I wrote about it: www.englishalex.com/post/begi...
Take the quiz here: www.engvid.com/the-10-most-fr...
Learn the difference between the common phrases HEAR OF and HEAR ABOUT: • Prepositions Make a Di...
In this video:
00:00 10 Common Preposition Mistakes
01:50 listen to
02:39 depend on
03:20 it depends
03:50 to + verb
04:56 married to
05:34 for + durations of time
06:47 possessive apostrophes vs. "of" possessives
08:20 good at
09:44 go home
10:35 enter + a place
11:17 been to

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@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, everyone! For more examples and explanation, read my blog post: www.englishalex.com/post/beginner-english-10-most-frequent-english-preposition-mistakes-audio-gifs-and-practice-included

@andrianatoandromarc3246 Жыл бұрын

I am beginer of english langage, could you help me for study it?

@alexzajac6015 2 ай бұрын

Alex! You're one of the best teachers. Your explanations are clear as a day. I'm a Russian speaking listener,but I understand everything' you're explaining.

@user-sm3tk2qm3o 2 ай бұрын

As clear as _ day

@marinsfg9286 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this useful lesson! Have a good weekend!

@tan8576 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Professor Alex!

@laeternidad4140 Жыл бұрын

Excellent subject to talk about, which is of great importance as prepositions are commonly a weakness. Thank you so much, super teacher. You are great!

@TheWheelchairGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex. Finally, I got a change to watch your lessons. Thanks for the video. I probably have made these mistakes thousands of times, and I was unware of them.

@user-fk4ic2wy9x Жыл бұрын

Хочу сказать, что Алекс реально хороший учитель!!! Alex is really good teacher!!!

@jayelee1879 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your patient and make such a great video ! Very useful! Excellent job !

@Artedetooo 4 ай бұрын

This video is complete..... it is a summary...... it is really an excellent video

@gladysgriffin7347 Жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson. Thanks for making this lesson Alex.

@dasharenkeu2771 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lesson!

@PoriR Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch dear teacher Alex.💌 🌹 💕🙏

@renatomartinez5708 Жыл бұрын

Alex nice to see once again. God bless you

@khunsharr9101 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your great lessons. Wishing you having a great time from Myanmar.

@yoputito Жыл бұрын

Loved the way you explained why "gif" is pronounced, I really admire teachers who analyse every aspect before sharing correct information with their students!

@MariannaD934 Жыл бұрын

You are always so kind and clear. Thank you for this lesson! And greetings from Italy.

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. 👍

@CarmenGonzalez-xr9de Жыл бұрын

Hi dear teacher 🤗 Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge . Have a blessed weekend.

@Ray505 Жыл бұрын

Thk for a new lesson Alex ! I Switch my mind when i'm watching your videos💪 this lesson make my day !!

@heidivarga1127 Жыл бұрын

I glad to see you again

@fialaify Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos Alex! Tks!

@dnister_nymph Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it’s very interesting and useful 💜

@mustafahassanein2052 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex Easy and simple

@Raymondlopez08 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great lessons for today Teacher.

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tehminaumair1140 Жыл бұрын

Amazing sir I really like your way

@malikmumtazz6333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir Alex.

@malikmumtazz6333 Жыл бұрын

Great sir.

@sergiorotondi6715 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Alex!👍

@adhorasubha4014 Жыл бұрын

How many grammatical rules should i know to speak fluently....please make a video about this topic.

@gabriellagirardi4741 Жыл бұрын

Great video, so helpful!. Thsnk you very much

@gracyvuna7848 Жыл бұрын

Alex, you got me!! Especially when you spoke about *it depends* in french!!😃👍

@mariambajelidze8515 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰 love your videos

@hermanandriasamizaka9272 Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu, very clear

@englishwithali Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video 🌹

@user-yi7ui9xm9v Жыл бұрын

I have just joined your channel, it is really useful,

@jalssieya Жыл бұрын

thank you so much professor alex

@sergeyjargin380 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you again.

@yenewbirhan402 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@learnenglishwithlrs0001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

@user-yv5jg2io8q Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much😊

@Maria-rn4vn Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Thank you so much, Teacher.

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@user-kh5pn5to7n Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, Alex. I hope you don't mind me saying: your pitch and tone of voice is great for being a radio presenter or for the voiceover :-))

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I enjoy doing audio recordings as well.

@hossamharedy9712 Жыл бұрын

How Mr.

@heidivarga1127 Жыл бұрын

Welcome again mr Alex

@abwaantaatiko2739 Жыл бұрын

Thank you teacher

@user-qb8uj4hv8s Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@WorldInterestingNews Жыл бұрын

Very Interesting english teaching

@amatistacomerci4397 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the class

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.👍

@alamanjoinnocent1410 7 ай бұрын

Alex thanks for the lesson

@engvidAlex 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@user-sm3tk2qm3o 2 ай бұрын

My daughter has been in Seattle for a year, and it's true

@acarlos_silva_ Жыл бұрын

Hi, dear Alex! It's been amazing to watch your videos and learn from them. You really make the English learning process a lot easier and - at least for me - completely accessable. By the way, I learned that you are from Russia, and I just discovered the Russian literature. I've been reading the book "Dead Souls" ("Almas Mortas" in Portuguese), by Nikolai Gogol. I see his birthplace is a controversial subject, but I think he can be included in the Russian writers list. What can I say now? I just can't stop reading that book. It's simply amazing.

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Antonio! I’m actually from Poland, but your book recommendation sounds interesting. Enjoy! :)

@mohamedbenchamchi1851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr daer

@pallavi6228 Жыл бұрын

Hiiiii my dear teacher Alex! How are you teacher? I hope you're doing great! Teacher, I'm very with my college these days. That's why I didn't attend your every video. I'm sincerely very sorry about that. You don't know teacher Alex that how much I missed you! You're my favourite teacher. Thank you so much for this lesson! Have a lovely day to you teacher Alex! Love you!🙏🙏❤️😊

@user-xd9kh9jz8z Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@vladimirshurochkov9843 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never been to Alaska yet. I’m gonna there but it depends on my work schedule.

@cabdixeedho4205 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cabdixeedho4205 Жыл бұрын

you're welcome.

@seeyoulater2493 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much teacher i like your vidéo good job keep going 🥀🥀🥀🥀

@y_d7519 Жыл бұрын

Greeting from Kazakhstan. You are the best English teacher. You explain this lesson very easy. I didn't know about it or pay attention to some little things before. I hope you reply to my comments even if you published this useful video 5 days ago. However, there is saying "It's better late than never"

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for studying with me! :) I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson.

@suryanarayanaa5320 7 ай бұрын

Sir, Would you please explain the difference between 'depends on' and 'depends upon' ?

@muhamedbattiekh2291 Жыл бұрын

Perfect

@MohamedIsmail-wh5xc 13 күн бұрын

Very good lesson

@engvidAlex 13 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@charlesstaudt2077 Жыл бұрын

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@engvidAlex 8 ай бұрын

Looking for more preposition lessons? Learn the difference between HEAR OF and HEAR ABOUT in this video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8efgKaVrM_GcYE.html And my newest video covers common grammar mistakes with gerunds and infinitives: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZZ0pqmFvNK7gn0.html

@jonbakari1330 Жыл бұрын

It is good message for me because I am not french or spanish speaker so I am free from mistakes as that. But... my english is still as nothing. I want to use "dirty word" right now so I gonna to use ancient-greece word "σκυβαλα". Apostle Paul used it one time, in Bible!!!

@mynote2890 Жыл бұрын

most obliged

@user-xd9kh9jz8z Жыл бұрын

I am good at listening to you.

@domybarahona8985 Жыл бұрын

Hello Teacher, which is the video you made on when whe travel. Using visit, get to know etc. I would be glad if you could give me a, hand because I don't remember its name.

@singskl981 Жыл бұрын

I’m your new subscriber

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Welcome, and thanks for studying with me!

@user-rw8ut2vm9n Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@yoonisqadir1812 Жыл бұрын

🙏👍

@rudra123calcutta Жыл бұрын

Sir, is depend on a phrasal verb?

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Yes. It is a combination of a verb and a preposition, and it has an idiomatic meaning. Some might just call it a prepositional verb (similar to “listen to” and “agree with”), but because of its idiomatic usage, I consider it a phrasal verb.

@jollysharma9389 Жыл бұрын

6:29

@skmehebub7262 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir, how are you? I would like to ask a question about modal verb"Need". The question is " I need to have been a professor/doctor".Is it correct as per you? please sir tell me on comment.

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Yes, this sounds fine, though I’d need to see the rest of the context. Something like this sounds possible to me: “To be eligible for that position, you need to have been a professor with at least 5 years of post-secondary experience.”

@suryanarayanaa5320 Жыл бұрын

Sir, Can we say ' It depends upon the situation.' ?

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Yes! This is also perfectly fine. It sounds slightly more formal, but it’s acceptable.

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@CANYARAN Жыл бұрын

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@barbarasiomin-dziecielewsk8447 Жыл бұрын

Mr Alex - Happy New Year . May I ask You something ? I like and I appreciate all of the teaches from engvid .I am curious if You are in a closer contact with your colleagues , if You are - could You please deliver my best New Year wishes ? dreams come true , good health etc. I will be very grateful . I am not so good in making wishes as I would like to be , but in the special occasions like Christmas or New Year there is a little exception . I am trying to do my best . Thank You very much 🙂 , pozdrawiam z Polski , z Bytomia

@kitchen105 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir 🙏

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@bernardmansire8642 Жыл бұрын

😁

@miroslavzh1101 Жыл бұрын

@ArshdeepSingh-fq2wc Жыл бұрын

I replied him or i replied to him which one is correct , and is their any way to learn this

@engvidAlex Жыл бұрын

Reply to someone Answer someone Ask someone Tell someone Speak to someone Say [something] to someone Listen to someone Hear someone 😨

@yvanesquivel7468 11 ай бұрын

It is a lesson for Latin-americans.

@MyOneFiftiethOfADollar Жыл бұрын

English prepositions all mean approximately the same thing. In America, traffic signs state “drive IN your lane” when correct is “drive ON your lane” Philippines knows English better than Americans because their traffic signs correctly use ON. Tagalog has two prepositions, Saan and Nasaan. English with hundreds of prepositions should follow their lead rather than poor kids having to listen to English profs drone on about subtle and confusing differences in the unnecessarily large quantity of prepositions