Common Prepositions for B1 Learners
Build confident, accurate use of the most common English prepositions at B1. Through short, interactive lessons, you’ll master prepositions of time (at, on, in, during, until, since), place and movement (at, in, on, to, into, onto, from, across, through), and everyday combinations (good at, interested in, depend on, married to). Learn how prepositions work in phrasal verbs and set phrases, and avoid frequent errors such as discuss about or different than. Each unit includes clear explanations, visual examples, guided practice, speaking and writing tasks, and immediate feedback. Authentic texts and dialogues show prepositions in real-life contexts at work, study, travel, and social situations. Regular quizzes, review checkpoints, and a final challenge help you track progress. Ideal for self-study or classroom support, with printable reference sheets.
Instructor
Farhan Quraishi
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How do I use in, on, and at for time?
Use in for months, years, seasons, and long periods (in June, in 2022, in summer). Use on for days and dates (on Monday, on 14 May). Use at for exact times and festive periods (at 6 pm, at midnight, at Christmas).
How do I use in, on, and at for place?
Use in for enclosed or large areas (in a room, in London, in the park). Use on for surfaces and transport (on the table, on a bus). Use at for specific points or events (at the door, at school, at a concert).
What is the difference between for and since?
Use for to show duration (for two years, for a long time). Use since to show the starting point (since 2020, since Monday). Often with the present perfect: I have lived here for five years; She has worked here since 2019.
What is the difference between by and until?
By means no later than a time; something can happen before that deadline (Finish by 5 pm). Until means up to a time, continuing to that point (Wait until 5 pm). With negatives: I won't finish by 5; I won't work until 5.
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Course details
Lectures
3
Quizzes
1
Basic info
- Master the most frequent English prepositions and patterns at CEFR B1 (at, in, on, to, for, with, about, by, from, between, during, until, etc.).
- Learn meanings, contrasts, and typical collocations (verb/adjective + preposition) in everyday contexts such as travel, work, study, and social life.
- Practise through varied activities: gap-fills, sentence transformation, mini-dialogues, error correction, short writing and listening tasks.
- Focus on common B1 pitfalls (in/at/on for time and place; for vs since; by vs until; to vs for) with clear tips and examples.
- Track progress with auto-marked quizzes and an end-of-course reference sheet.
Course requirements
- Comfortable with CEFR A2–B1 grammar and core vocabulary.
- Ability to read short texts and follow audio clips in English.
- 2–3 hours per week available for study and practice.
- Access to a device with reliable internet and audio.
Intended audience
- B1 learners who want more accurate and natural use of prepositions in everyday communication.
- Students preparing for Cambridge B1 Preliminary or B2 First, IELTS band 5–6, or similar exams.
- Professionals and international students aiming to improve clarity in emails, reports, and presentations.
- Self-study learners and classroom learners seeking a focused grammar boost.
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