focus in on

Sitifan · #1 (permalink) Tue May 13, 2008 9:28 am *focus in on*

Study activities are those where the students are asked to focus in on language (or information) and how it is constructed. (How to Teach English, by Jeremy Harmer, page 25)
What does "focus in on" mean here?
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Molly · #2 (permalink) Tue May 13, 2008 9:31 am *focus in on*

focus in/on the subject

Yankee · #3 (permalink) Tue May 13, 2008 17:28 pm *focus in on*

The use of both prepositions ("focus in on") suggests "focus more closely on" or "focus on the details of something".
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Molly · #4 (permalink) Tue May 13, 2008 19:37 pm *focus in on*

Bring the image/object gradually into focus (focus in) and that direct focus on/upon a the thing.

Lost_Soul · #5 (permalink) Tue May 13, 2008 19:37 pm *focus in on*

Hi, Amy

I think there's a similar expression: "to home in on"

The missile is homing in on the enemy's base

Is it Right?

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