[Place Prepositions📍] in VS on VS at

What is the difference between in, on, and at? 🤔

⚠These words are often confused by my students. Do you know the difference? Read on👇

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These are the place prepositions📍

general (in) > more specific (on) > very specific (at)

▶in: for a boundary such as a country, city, neighborhood, or enclosed space

Examples:

• She lives in France.

• People in the U.S. love to eat hamburgers.

• One of the best things to do in Tokyo is to eat Ichiran Ramen.

• Beef noodles is one the most popular cuisines in Taipei.

• The world’s busiest crossing is in Shibuya.

• Kim is in a car.

• Rick is sleeping in the bedroom.

▶on: for a SURFACE

Examples:

• There are many coffee shops on Daan Street that are really .

• The new shopping mall is on Sixth Avenue.

• Vanessa is standing on the road.

• Lenny is on a bus in London.

• The fruit bowl is on the table.

• Jane is in her room on the 2nd floor.
  

▶at: for a POINT in space

Examples:

• The restaurant is at 87 Renai Street.

• Penny is at the bus stop.

• Ellen is buying some snacks at the store.

• Wen is at home.

• George is waiting for his mom at the corner of the street.

• Julie is buying breakfast at 7-11.

Do you know the difference between at, on, and in? Read more about time prepositions.

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