Between vs. Among - Which One Is Right? | English Grammar Lesson

The prepositions between vs. among are easily confused. And for good reason. Sometimes both between and among can be used correctly in a sentence. However, depending on the use of these English prepositions, you need to choose one or the other. Getting them right is important for accuracy in conversation. Moreover, exams such as the IELTS and TOEFL often test your understanding of these easily confused words in English. Although sometimes similar, the prepositions between vs. among also have distinct differences. In this grammar-focused Confident English lesson, you’ll learn exactly when and how to use the prepositions between and among so you always get them right. This includes - Using between and among as prepositions of place - Using either between or among to talk about something shared - Distinct uses of the preposition between - Distinct uses of the preposition among Plus, you’ll get practical examples of these prepositions in English and simple advice to follow when you’re not sure which word to choose. At the end, I have a quick quiz to test your know-how on whether to use between or among. Get the full English grammar lesson at 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Why between & among get confused 03:02 Oversimplified rule 04:41 Between & Among as Prepositions of Place 07:28 Pop Quiz 08:26 Talk about Sharing/Dividing 09:25 Uses of between 12:25 Uses of among 14:07 Common expressions with between 17:04 Quiz ---------- ★ FREE FLUENCY & ENGLISH CONFIDENCE TRAINING Get my free training “How to Say What You Want in English” ➜ Free Masterclass on How to Answer ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in Job Interviews ➜ ---------- ★ LEARN WITH ME Confident Women Community ➜ Where women come together for connection, support, and growth on the English Confidence Journey. Fluency School ➜ Unlock Your English Fluency Confident Job Interviews ➜ Support for Your English Job Interview - From Start to Finish Join me for growth on your English confidence journey. __________________________________________________________________ Hi, I’m Annemarie — an English teacher whose expertise is in spoken communication, confidence-building, and fluency. Everything I do at Speak Confident English is designed to help you get the confidence you want for your life and work in English. On my YouTube channel, I share weekly lessons with strategies, skills, and resources to help you: ● Have English conversations that are fun ● Communicate clearly without getting stuck ● Interview and get the job you want ● Share your opinions in a business meeting ● Make friends easily and start a conversation with anyone in English ● Go to the grocery store, order a coffee, and live in English, without stress ● Feel comfortable and confident with your voice in English Thank you for watching my videos and trusting me to support you on your English confidence journey. __________________________________________________________________ ★ CONNECT WITH ME: WEBSITE: PINTEREST: FACEBOOK: LINKEDIN: INSTAGRAM: