Prepositions

A1–B2

Small words with big rules — time, place, movement, and the fixed combinations that go with them.

Lessons in this category

In, on, at — choosing the right preposition for dates, times and periods.

In, on, at, under, between — describing where something is.

Into, onto, through, across — describing movement and direction.

Fixed pairs like interested in, afraid of — prepositions that always follow a specific word.

Verbs that need a specific preposition, like depend on or listen to.

Adjectives paired with a fixed preposition, like good at or afraid of.

After a preposition, a verb takes the -ing form — not the infinitive.

Nouns that pair with a specific preposition, like reason for or interest in.

Common preposition patterns that go beyond single fixed pairs.