10 Prepositional Phrases you should know | English Vocabulary & Conversation

Summary

In this video, Alex introduces 10 practical prepositional phrases commonly used in English, providing examples and humorous anecdotes to enhance understanding. Phrases like 'at the same time,' 'by accident,' and 'on purpose' are explained with context to help learners incorporate them into everyday conversation. Alex emphasizes the utility of each phrase in both casual and formal situations, from texting to professional emails. The video ends with a brief quiz recommendation and encourages viewers to engage through comments, likes, and subscriptions to further their English learning journey.

Takeaways

• 😀 The phrase 'at the same time' means doing something simultaneously.
• 😅 'By accident' is used to describe something done unintentionally or accidentally.
• 💬 'By the way' introduces a new, possibly unrelated topic during a conversation.
• 🚪 'For good' indicates something that is done permanently or forever.
• ⏳ 'For now' refers to something temporary, until another event occurs.
• 👍 'For sure' emphasizes something is definite or absolutely certain.
• 📞 'In regard to' is commonly used in formal communications, especially in emails, to reference a specific subject.
• ⏲️ 'In the meantime' refers to the period between two events or activities.
• 🛑 'On purpose' means doing something intentionally, the opposite of 'by accident'.
• ⏰ 'On time' means arriving or doing something at the scheduled or agreed-upon time.

Q & A

What does the phrase 'at the same time' mean?

'At the same time' means doing two or more things simultaneously or at once. For example, 'It's impossible to be in two places at the same time.'

What is an example of using 'by accident'?

An example of using 'by accident' is: 'Jonathan sent me a message by accident,' meaning he did it unintentionally or mistakenly.

When should you use the phrase 'by the way' in conversation?

'By the way' is used to introduce something you just thought of in the moment or want to add to the conversation before it escapes your mind. It can be related or unrelated to the current topic.

What does 'for good' mean?

'For good' means something is permanent or forever. For example, 'Gary is gone for good,' meaning Gary is gone permanently.

How is 'for now' used in a sentence?

'For now' means something is temporary. For instance, 'For now, please wait here,' meaning the waiting is temporary until something happens.

How can 'for sure' be used in a conversation?

'For sure' is used to express certainty or definite intent. For example, 'Can you come to my birthday?' 'Yeah, I'll be there for sure,' means the person will definitely be there.

In what context would you use 'in regard to'?

'In regard to' is commonly used in formal emails or phone calls to refer to a specific subject. For example, 'In regard to your request, I am happy to say yes, we can help you.'

What does 'in the meantime' refer to?

'In the meantime' refers to the time between two events. For example, 'We have to wait for two more hours. What can we do in the meantime?' means what can be done in the period while waiting.

What is the difference between 'on purpose' and 'by accident'?

'On purpose' means doing something intentionally, while 'by accident' means doing something unintentionally. For example, 'I didn't do that on purpose. It was by accident.'

What does it mean when someone is 'on time'?

'On time' means arriving or happening at the scheduled or expected time. For instance, 'She's never on time for anything,' implies the person is always late.