be weak in or be weak at?

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be weak in or be weak at?

be weak in or be weak at?

Today, I have stumbled on the phrase I �m weak AT languages. I have always taught my students that You �re good / bad AT but weak IN sth. The dictionary I have checked says you are weak IN. Is it a typo or both can be used?

Thanks.

2 Jun 2015

In theory, �weak in �, but I think �weak at � is acceptable. I don �t think anyone would quibble.

2 Jun 2015

Thanks for your prompt answer. You will never go to bed without learning a new thing.

2 Jun 2015