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Hi,
I would love to know when to use the preposition at for places, cause I was taught to use in. Can somebody tell me when and why to use AT for places? Thanks a lot.
Hi,
I would love to know when to use the preposition at for places, cause I was taught to use in. Can somebody tell me when and why to use AT for places? Thanks a lot.
I believe that at is less specific than in. In, unlike at, expresses the inclusion of something within time, space, and circumstance. I hope this helps you out. :)
at london/in london 
Thanks a lot. 
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