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Summary

In this tutorial, Mr. Ferry explains how to correctly use prepositions in English when talking about dates, times, and specific periods. He focuses on the three key prepositions: 'in' for months, years, and periods; 'on' for specific dates and days of the week; and 'at' for precise times and special moments. The lesson is designed to clarify common confusions for learners transitioning from Bahasa Indonesia to English, providing practical examples for everyday usage like saying 'in the morning,' 'on Monday,' or 'at 7 PM.' This clear breakdown helps learners confidently mention dates and times in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on how to correctly mention dates in English using the prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at'.
• 😀 The preposition 'in' is used for months, years, centuries, and periods (e.g., in January, in 1999, in the 20th century).
• 😀 'In' is also used for specific parts of the day, such as in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening.
• 😀 The preposition 'on' is used to refer to specific dates and days (e.g., on January 5th, on Monday).
• 😀 The preposition 'at' is used for specific times and specific moments (e.g., at 7 PM, at midnight).
• 😀 When mentioning the year, month, or century, always use 'in'. For example, 'I was born in 1999'.
• 😀 The phrase 'in the morning' or 'in the afternoon' always uses 'in' for general parts of the day, not specific times.
• 😀 For specific moments, like holidays (e.g., Christmas, Eid), we use 'at' to specify the time of day (e.g., at Christmas).
• 😀 'On' is specifically for days and dates. For example, 'my birthday is on January 5th'.
• 😀 The lesson ends with an interactive question asking viewers to fill in the blanks with 'in', 'on', or 'at'.

Q & A

What prepositions are explained in the tutorial for mentioning dates in English?

The tutorial explains the prepositions 'in,' 'on,' and 'at' for mentioning dates in English.

When should we use 'in' to mention dates?

'In' is used to refer to months, years, centuries, and periods. For example, 'in January,' 'in 1999,' and 'in the 20th century.'

How is 'in' used to mention times of day?

'In' is used to mention general times of day, such as 'in the morning,' 'in the afternoon,' and 'in the evening.'

Why do we not use 'in' for 'midnight' or specific moments?

'At' should be used for specific moments or times, such as 'at midnight' or 'at night,' instead of 'in midnight' or 'in the night.'

When do we use 'on' as a preposition?

'On' is used when mentioning specific dates and days of the week. For example, 'on January 5th' and 'on Monday.'

Why is 'on' used in the phrase 'on January 5th' instead of 'in January 5th'?

'On' is used because the specific day (January 5th) is being mentioned, not just the month (January).

When should we use 'at' as a preposition?

'At' is used for specific times or events, such as 'at 7 PM,' 'at midnight,' or 'at Christmas.'

What is the correct preposition for referring to a meeting on a particular day?

The correct preposition is 'on,' as in 'We have a meeting on Monday.'

What is the key takeaway about using 'in,' 'on,' and 'at' correctly?

The key takeaway is to use 'in' for months, years, centuries, and periods; 'on' for specific dates and days; and 'at' for specific times and events.

How does the speaker ensure clarity in explaining the usage of 'in,' 'on,' and 'at'?

The speaker uses clear examples for each preposition and provides a simple explanation for each situation where they should be used, such as 'in January,' 'on Monday,' and 'at 7 PM.'