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ESL forum > Grammar and Linguistics > In/ on/ at the beach?    

In/ on/ at the beach?



mluisara
Spain

In/ on/ at the beach?
 
Can anyone explain the difference between these expressions?
Thanks in advance

3 Oct 2012      





ascincoquinas
Portugal

You can find excellent ws and ppts here:

3 Oct 2012     



libertybelle
United States

You lie on the beach - (specific place) - meaning on the sand.
you are at the beach or meet at the beach. (no specific place)

You are never in the beach.

3 Oct 2012     



mluisara
Spain

Thanks a lot for your help

3 Oct 2012     



yanogator
United States

Hey, libertybelle, what if somebody buries you in the sand? Aren �t you "in the beach" then?
 
Bruce  Wink

3 Oct 2012     



ascincoquinas
Portugal

Let see If I have understood (and please don �t take it too seriously!!!):
 
I �m going to meet my boyfriend at the beach.Thumbs Up Then we are going to lie on the beach sand to get sun tanned. Tongue And Finally, we are going to play hide and seek in the beach and  burry each other in the sand LOL....LOL

3 Oct 2012     



Poppingdale
Portugal

Hi, Cincoquinas!! I loved your explanation. LOL

3 Oct 2012     



mariec
Spain

Very well explained, ascincoquinas,

3 Oct 2012     



Olindalima ( F )
Portugal

Cincoquinas


Thumbs up, LOL. Good explanation. Clap

Linda

3 Oct 2012     



douglas
United States

Note to Mluisara: Bruce and Ascincoquinas are just having some fun--we do NOT say "in the beach"

4 Oct 2012