the joy in learning English vs. the joy of learning English

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GoodTaste

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What is the difference between "the joy in learning English" and "the joy of learning English"?

It seems to me the former is more realistic and so it is a bit more better. I am not sure.

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What is the difference between "the joy in learning English" and "the joy of learning English"?

It seems to me the former is more realistic and so it is a bit [STRIKE]more[/STRIKE] better. I am not sure.

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"Of" is more natural for your sentence.

"Better" is a comparative. It can't be preceded by "more".
 

emsr2d2

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"joy in" doesn't work in that particular sentence. It would work in things like "I take great joy in learning English".
 
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