Through vs by

[Lusenka]

Hello ! i doubt what is right
I can impove English through ( by ) speaking
Lusenka :roll:

[Alan]

Hi,

I would suggest by here in the sense of 'by means of''. Through has a less direct sense.

Alan
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[Sonia*]

Hi, Alan Sir.
Could please give me some more examples ? Where are we not supposed to put "by" and "through"? Is there any big difference between the two?

thanks!

[Alan]

Hi Sonia,

Look at these two examples:

The house was destroyed by the storm. (direct result)

The house was rebuilt through the help of local organisations (indirect result)

Alan
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[Sonia*]

Good Morning! Alan Sir,

Thanks a lot. I have got it now.

Sonia*

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