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He is very good in English. vs He is very good at English.

"He is very good at English." is the more appropriate and idiomatic choice. The preposition "at" is typically used to indicate proficiency or skill in a subject or language.
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He is very good in English.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common. It may be used in informal contexts, but the preposition "at" is more commonly used to indicate proficiency in a subject or language.

Examples:

  • He is very good in English grammar.
  • She is very good in math.
  • They are very good in science subjects.
  • I not speak very good English.
  • - I think you speak very good English.
  • He helped me get a good grade in English.
  • You said that he speaks good English.
  • I think you speak very good English.
  • I want to thank the Commissioner for his very careful reply and, although I am taking Italian lessons, I appreciate the fact that he gave it in his very good English.
  • One time, he described his bride as not speaking real good English.
  • Yes, I speak very, very good English.
  • I got a good grade in English.
  • Yujin? He grew up in America so he was good at English.
  • Is smarter than you and speaks good English.
  • They take that housekeeper of theirs wherever they go, because she speaks good English.
  • Yes. I'm really good at English.
  • I was always good at English.
  • In the interests of the service, s/he will be required to have a very good knowledge of French and a good knowledge of English.
  • Well, I never was a very good English student.
  • It is very good in the evening.
  • I hear you like school and that you're good at English.
  • He is very good, he doesn't rush into laughing.
  • She is good at speaking English.

Alternatives:

  • He is very good at English.
  • She is very good at math.
  • They are very good at science subjects.

He is very good at English.

This phrase is the more appropriate and idiomatic choice in English.

This phrase is the more appropriate and idiomatic choice in English. The preposition "at" is commonly used to indicate proficiency or skill in a subject or language.

Examples:

  • He is very good at English grammar.
  • She is very good at math.
  • They are very good at science subjects.
  • Yujin? He grew up in America so he was good at English.
  • Yes. I'm really good at English.
  • I was always good at English.
  • I hear you like school and that you're good at English.
  • I not speak very good English.
  • - I think you speak very good English.
  • You said that he speaks good English.
  • I think you speak very good English.
  • I want to thank the Commissioner for his very careful reply and, although I am taking Italian lessons, I appreciate the fact that he gave it in his very good English.
  • One time, he described his bride as not speaking real good English.
  • Yes, I speak very, very good English.
  • She is good at speaking English.
  • He helped me get a good grade in English.
  • Is smarter than you and speaks good English.
  • He is very good at getting things. Cars, jewelry, clothes.
  • They take that housekeeper of theirs wherever they go, because she speaks good English.
  • In the interests of the service, s/he will be required to have a very good knowledge of French and a good knowledge of English.
  • The Sergeant-at-Arms is very good at his job.
  • Rothstein is very good at sizing up situations and people.
  • Hodgins is very good at using insects to ascertain the time of death.

Alternatives:

  • He is very good in English.
  • She is very good in math.
  • They are very good in science subjects.

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