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Old 03-Sep-2008, 14:08
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Hi

Can I say: He went to teach high school OR do I have to use "at" or "in" He went to teach at/in high school.

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I guess usage of at or in here is o.k.

'He went to teach high school' is incorrect

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i am not a teacher:)
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Hi

Can I say: He went to teach high school OR do I have to use "at" or "in" He went to teach at/in high school.

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He left to become a high school teacher

or

He became a high school teacher

are possible alternatives.

I am not a teacher (high school or otherwise!).
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