talking about * in english vs talking in english about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Talking about * in English' is used when discussing a specific topic or subject in the English language. On the other hand, 'Talking in English about' is used when the primary focus is on the language being spoken, rather than the topic of conversation.

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talking about * in english

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing a specific topic or subject in the English language.

This phrase is used to indicate that the conversation is about a particular topic or subject, and it is being conducted in the English language.

Examples:

We were talking about politics in English class.
She enjoys talking about her travels in English.
They were talking about the latest news in English.
The students were talking about their favorite books in English.
The group was talking about their project in English.

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They're talking about us in English!
I'm talking about your friend... the English one.
And we're all talking about this great English icon and saying, She's a fantastic woman, she does everything.
And look, I know it's weird having an English person standing here before you talking about all this.
And it's not the French or the English I'm talking about.
So in plain English, what exaly were you two talking about?
Shin, isn't this what our English teacher was talking about.
Even our friends that were really cool on laid-back - English majors, philosophy majors - they're talking about coming investment bankers.
We're talking about Ethiopia, but let's talk about Niger - or Niger, in our English language - north of Nigeria - that's where this photograph was taken.
So, I was just asked to go and shoot this film called Elizabeth. And we're all talking about this great English icon and saying, She's a fantastic woman, she does everything.
For example, most other Germanic language speakers feel completely comfortable talking about rain tomorrow by saying, "Morgen regnet es," quite literally to an English ear, "It rain tomorrow."
Meetings are conducted in English and most documents are also in English.
I am neither talking about it, nor talking about not talking about it.
You were talking about yourself, too.
Your dad's actually been talking about retiring.
She keeps talking about this invisible friend.
Artists always feel uncomfortable talking about their work.
And I'm not just talking about giving you a job.
I'm talking about personally overseeing Cosmopolitan Pictures.
Prosecution keeps talking about cruelty and consent.

Alternatives:

discussing * in English
conversing about * in English
chatting about * in English
speaking about * in English
communicating about * in English

talking in english about

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the focus is on the language being spoken rather than the topic of conversation.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the conversation is taking place in the English language, with the topic of discussion following.

Examples:

They were talking in English about their favorite movies.
She enjoys talking in English about her hobbies.
We were talking in English about the upcoming event.
The students were talking in English about their school projects.
He was talking in English about his work experience.

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So, now some remarks in English about the financial perspectives.
So I walked over to him and started talking in English.
I can do it in English but they are talking in Hungarian.
Why are you talking in English?
For example, Mr Kreissl-Dörfler spoke in English about 'long-term capital for long-term projects' - this is an obvious issue.
They're talking about us in English!
That means he's talking in English, doesn't it?
Meetings are conducted in English and most documents are also in English.
Not in English cricket, anyway.
I used inappropriate language in English class.
In English, fear is something we conquer.
[IN ENGLISH] Please forgive.
This recruitment notice is published in English and French only.
Aviation data may remain in English.
This recruitment notice is published only in English and French.
Participating parliaments will receive conference documents in English or French.
Export certificates shall be completed in English.
His ability in English is above average.
You sit behind me in English lit.
Most of the working documents are in English and the meetings are also conducted in English.

Alternatives:

speaking in English about
conversing in English about
discussing in English about
chatting in English about
communicating in English about

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talking about * in english vs talking in english about