not too bad at english vs not too bad in english

Both phrases are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Not too bad at English' implies a level of proficiency in the subject, while 'Not too bad in English' suggests a judgment of performance or behavior within the context of an English-speaking environment.

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not too bad at english

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a certain level of proficiency in the subject of English.

This phrase is used to express that someone has a decent level of skill or ability in the subject of English. It implies that the person is not completely bad at English.

Examples:

He's not too bad at English, he can hold a conversation quite well.
She's not too bad at English grammar, but she struggles with pronunciation.

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But he is bad at reading English.
Commute to D.C.'s not too bad.
Not too bad, Niamh, you're looking well.
But Ben's not too bad.
The scenery's not too bad, either.
It's not too bad in here.
See, that's not too bad.
Then I have to admit my afternoon was not too bad.
No, it's not too bad.
I mean it's not too bad for me.
Not too bad, under the circumstances.
One time was not too bad.
Not too bad, considering we're at my brother's funeral.
You've changed style, it's not too bad.
Looking fairly composed so far, not too bad.
The changing facilities are not too bad.
Not too bad considering I got loose in turn three.
I'm not too bad, all things considered.
I reckon he's not too bad.
Travelling first class was not too bad.

Alternatives:

fairly good at English
competent in English
decent at English

not too bad in english

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a judgment of performance or behavior within the context of an English-speaking environment.

This phrase is used to express that someone's performance or behavior in an English-speaking environment is acceptable or satisfactory. It implies that the person is doing reasonably well in that context.

Examples:

She's not too bad in English class, she usually gets good grades.
He's not too bad in English-speaking situations, he can communicate effectively.

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It's not too bad in here.
It's not too bad in here, all things considered.
Commute to D.C.'s not too bad.
In general terms, I supported those amendments that tend to toughen the wording of the proposals, and these have frequently been adopted, so the result seems not too bad in this respect.
But he is bad at reading English.
Not too bad, Niamh, you're looking well.
But Ben's not too bad.
The scenery's not too bad, either.
See, that's not too bad.
Then I have to admit my afternoon was not too bad.
No, it's not too bad.
I mean it's not too bad for me.
Not too bad, under the circumstances.
One time was not too bad.
Not too bad, considering we're at my brother's funeral.
You've changed style, it's not too bad.
Looking fairly composed so far, not too bad.
The changing facilities are not too bad.
Not too bad considering I got loose in turn three.
I'm not too bad, all things considered.

Alternatives:

doing well in English
performing adequately in English
succeeding in English

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not too bad at english vs not too bad in english