I'm good at English vs I'm good in English

Both phrases are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I'm good at English' is more commonly used and implies proficiency or skill in the subject. On the other hand, 'I'm good in English' is also correct but less common, and it suggests a general positive feeling or performance within the context of English as a subject.

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I'm good at English

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate proficiency or skill in the subject of English.

This phrase is used to express one's proficiency or skill in the subject of English. It implies that the person is good at understanding, speaking, reading, or writing in English.

Examples:

I'm good at English grammar.
She's good at English literature.
He's good at English conversation.
They're good at English comprehension.
We're good at English writing.

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Yes. I'm really good at English.
I'm amazed at how good your English is.
All the facts I found was in English, but it did not so much because I'm so good at English
I'm amazed at how good your English is. It's perfect.
At Sacred Heart I was good at English.
I was always good at English.
Look, you were good at English.
You're supposed to be pretty good at English, even if you are younger than me.
Charlotte is really good at English and she can help both of us on this presentation.
I suffer from dyslexia, so I wasn't very good at English or history at school, but I did have an aptitude for science.
You weren't good at English in middle school, either.
Yujin? He grew up in America so he was good at English.
I hear you like school and that you're good at English.
Trav... Travis Bauman, he's really good at English.
I'm teaching you proper, good English here, Bashira.
Friendly and helpful staff speak good English and German.
They spoke good English, too.
Nothing like a good English breakfast.
She is good at speaking English.
You weren't good at English in middle school, either.

Alternatives:

I excel in English.
I have a strong command of English.
I'm proficient in English.
I'm skilled in English.
I'm adept at English.

I'm good in English

This phrase is correct but less common. It suggests a general positive feeling or performance within the context of English as a subject.

This phrase is used to express a positive feeling or performance within the context of English as a subject. It implies that the person feels comfortable or performs well in English-related activities.

Examples:

I'm good in English class.
She's good in English exams.
He's good in English presentations.
They're good in English assignments.
We're good in English discussions.

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I'm good in English but math is new to me.
I'm responsible for all of the design and production process of our Etsy shop, trendyknitting, and she is responsible of all the communication and listing process on Etsy, since I'm not so good in English.
You're only good in English, but in other subjects...
It's not very good in English. It's just the way she said it.
I've been doing so good in English classes,
I'm teaching you proper, good English here, Bashira.
The second of all is because I want to learn to speak English or other language better! Im rather good in English though, but my accent is not that good.
someone that is good in English, that know a lot about kids.
Friendly and helpful staff speak good English and German.
They spoke good English, too.
Nothing like a good English breakfast.
Yes. I'm really good at English.
I'm amazed at how good your English is.
I got a good grade in English.
He helped me get a good grade in English.
I'm amazed at how good your English is. It's perfect.
It would be good to have the next good English driver around us.
You said that he speaks good English.
WOMAN: I not speak very good English.
I think you speak very good English, Mr. Escobar.

Alternatives:

I do well in English.
I perform strongly in English.
I feel comfortable in English.
I excel in English-related activities.
I have a positive performance in English.

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I'm good at English vs I'm good in English