English Language & Usage Asked by Alex Langman on December 20, 2020
I’m writing a note for the kids in my daughter’s class. How do I say "you are doing a great job in kindergarten or great job at kindergarten?
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I find both statements to be informal and acceptable, composed in the right register for such a setting. There is no significant difference in meaning. The use of "great job", although not suitable for formal compliments, seems just right. When you say "in kindergarten" the emphasis is on what happens during the time the children are there. When you say "at kindergarten" there is little difference, apart from a hint that kindergarten is where they all go to do the great job.
Answered by Anton on December 20, 2020
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