On, In or At

If I asked you what you find most difficult in English, I'm sure most of you would answer unanimously: PREPOSITIONS!

Well, this entry will try to help you with three prepositions of time, which you are familiar with but sometimes you find them a bit confusing. These prepositions are ON, IN and AT.

Check the mind maps below and then try to complete the sentences. 

Don't forget that the days of the week are written in capital letters.

 

The months of the year are also written in capital letters.

Remember that we say "at night" although it's a part of the day.

Complete the sentences with one of these prepositions to check if you understood.

1. I'm writing some examples _____ the moment.

2. As soon as I finish this entry, I'm going out to do the shopping. I'll be back _____ half an hour.

3. The academic course begins _____ October and finishes _____ 31st May.

4. I like walking round El Espinar _____ midday when it's warm and sunny.

5. _____ a few days' time the second term will be over.

6. We won't have classes _____ Easter but you are supposed to do some homework _____ the afternoons.

7. The classes at the Official School of Languages start _____ five o'clock and finish _____ about nine.

8. Not many pupils attend classes _____ Friday afternoons and evenings. ;-)

9. Mark and Allie always go out for a meal _____ their wedding anniversary.

10. I'll see you _____ the morning.

Is it easy or difficult? As always, it's a question of practice. The key to these sentences is on the first comment. Then leave your opinions or examples to show that you got it!

If at first you don't succeed, ...

As you already know this is a well-known saying but in case those pupils in the second level don't remember the ending of it, this is how it ends ...

Source: ambermaybe.com

Here's a video that encourages us to try and try again even when we are not successful the first, the second or even the third time.

In case you haven't heard from this Manisfesto HOLSTEE, here's a bit of their story. Holstee is a design studio from Brooklyn devoted to produce eco-friendly and sustainable goods such as stationery, posters, cards, frames, etc, that try to inspire people to live more happily and aware of the things we are surrounded by. This studio has survived hard times and that's why they want people to value life as it is.

I think that life and time have turned me into an incurable optimist who always sees the glass half full. A new person who thinks there's nothing in life so dreadful so as to give up because things are always bound to improve. What about you? Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person? Do you agree with the Holstee Manifesto? Why / Why not? Leave your comments.