She's perfect in English. vs She's perfect at English.

Both phrases are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'She's perfect in English' implies that the person is excellent in the subject of English, while 'She's perfect at English' suggests proficiency or skill in using the English language. The choice between 'in' and 'at' depends on the context and what aspect of English proficiency you want to emphasize.

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She's perfect in English.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate excellence in the subject of English.

Use 'in' when referring to someone's proficiency or excellence in a particular subject, such as English. It implies mastery or high skill level in that area.

Examples:

She's perfect in English grammar.
He's outstanding in English literature.
They excel in English composition.

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She has an enchanting voice and speaks perfect English.
S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak - S: I want to speak - T: perfect English. S: perfect English.
You know, when you call customer service, you're almost always talking to some nice dude in India who speaks perfect English.
Export certificates shall be completed in English.
But I hope you don't because your English is perfect.
I speak the English perfect, Mr. DEA.
In particular, I notice that your English is perfect.
We're ignoring you in English.
Those conventions state, for example, that endorsements must be available in English.
I'll try to keep the conversations in English.
Yell at me slower or in English.
I forget the word in English.
It's not even in English.
Somewhere he can just get along in English.
But it has to be an original song in English.
Hailee got a C-minus in English.
Mr. Deane, these affidavits don't appear to be written in English.
Okay, try to find anything in English.
Which... You have an F in English.

Alternatives:

She's excellent in English.
He's exceptional in English.
They're superb in English.

She's perfect at English.

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

Use 'at' when referring to someone's proficiency or skill in using a language or a skill. It focuses on the ability to perform well in that area.

Examples:

She's perfect at English conversation.
He's skilled at English writing.
They're proficient at English pronunciation.

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She has an enchanting voice and speaks perfect English.
S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak - S: I want to speak - T: perfect English. S: perfect English.
You know, when you call customer service, you're almost always talking to some nice dude in India who speaks perfect English.
But I hope you don't because your English is perfect.
I speak the English perfect, Mr. DEA.
In particular, I notice that your English is perfect.
Only a third grade proficiency 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.
Yujin? He grew up in America so he was good at English.
She's still in Brighton because she's English.
Well, to begin with, she's not English.
She's Russian and speaks an adorably small amount of English.
No, Cole, she's a Russian aesthetician who doesn't speak English.
I have discovered that she not only speaks perfect English, but actually teaches English.
Only she's English into French, and I'm French into English.
Dawson scored perfect at Infantry School.
I was at English court when Elizabeth sanctioned a conspiracy against Mary.

Alternatives:

She's excellent at English.
He's proficient at English.
They're skilled at English.

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She's perfect in English. vs She's perfect at English.