good at speaking in English vs good at speaking English

Both phrases are correct, but "good at speaking English" is more commonly used and considered more natural. The preposition "in" is not necessary in this context.

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good at speaking in English

This phrase is correct but less common and not as natural as the alternative.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It implies proficiency in speaking English.

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She is good at speaking English.
But from what I've heard, kap, you need to have good English-speaking skills, speaking in Tagalog is not allowed there.
As Members will notice, the Finnish interpreters do a good job speaking English and other languages because we could not recruit Finnish-speaking English interpreters.
There are some very good English-speaking doctors here
- To read... makes our speaking English good.
One time, he described his bride as not speaking real good English.
- "Makes our speaking English good"?
We screen actors aren't much good at speaking in public.
You kept speaking in English so I thought you were American.
You are good at speaking ill of others.
Mr President, before explaining why I voted against this document of the Stockholm European Council, I must explain why I am speaking in English.
Don't start speaking in English. I don't understand it.
So now, on the following movie you will see that I'm much better in flying a wingsuit than speaking in English.
The minister, speaking in English, said that it was only an 'entitlement' and not a right, whereas Mrs Roure cited the French, which says 'un droit'.
and I think it's kind of nice to be in show business when you die because the people that speak are, like, good at speaking.
My mother's always asking, why does Orked's mother keep speaking in English?
Such is the case with Mrs Merkel, who said these exact words - she was speaking in English: 'Let us keep the substance, and change the wording.'
Meetings are conducted in English and most documents are also in English.
Aviation data may remain in English.
This recruitment notice is published only in English and French.

Alternatives:

good at speaking English

good at speaking English

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate proficiency in speaking English.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express proficiency in speaking English.

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She is good at speaking English.
As Members will notice, the Finnish interpreters do a good job speaking English and other languages because we could not recruit Finnish-speaking English interpreters.
- To read... makes our speaking English good.
- "Makes our speaking English good"?
There are some very good English-speaking doctors here
One time, he described his bride as not speaking real good English.
But from what I've heard, kap, you need to have good English-speaking skills, speaking in Tagalog is not allowed there.
You are good at speaking ill of others.
We screen actors aren't much good at speaking in public.
I left speaking English, came back speaking English.
and I think it's kind of nice to be in show business when you die because the people that speak are, like, good at speaking.
Pretty sure I was speaking English.
-Why were you speaking English?
I'm going to allow you to save face by speaking English.
She was speaking English, I heard her.
That boy speaking English is taller than me.
That boy who is speaking English is taller than I.
Speaking English isn't easy, but it's fun.
He lied to us about speaking English...
Except the person yelling was speaking English.

Alternatives:

good at speaking English

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good at speaking in English vs good at speaking English