Rather Than or Instead Of - Advanced English Grammar

In this video, learn the difference between Rather Than and Instead Of and improve your advanced English grammar.

Rather than is used to state a preference. Because of that, it's often used with the verb "prefer". Rather than combines the two preferences into one sentence.

Instead of is used for substitution. You substitute one thing for another.

They're similar in meaning, but not used interchangeably.

You'll also learn the sentence structure that's required to form a complete sentence using Rather Than and Instead Of so you can improve your advanced English grammar.

Feel comfortable using Rather Than and Instead Of by the end of the video.

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[ebtumurbaatar]

I prefer watching your lessons rather than other lessons. I watched your lessons instead of other lessons. I watched your lessons instead. HAPPY STUDYING!

[sazzadhossain_]

1.I prefer making my own notes, rather than asking for notes.
2.I listened some English podcast instead of going out.
Thank you, Jeniffer for your videos!

[anne-marieliseusereader]

I prefer watching kitten videos rather than English lessons. But today, I chose to watch these amazing video instead of wasting my time. Now, I'm pretty sure I understood the difference between "Rather than" and "Instead Of".
Thank you, Jeniffer! 🙂

[Ari]

Hi Jennifer! Thanks! Examples: 1) Rather than dwelling on the past, we had better strive for a brighter future. 2) I prefer a city holiday rather than lying on the beach. 3) Let's reason the matter out, instead of quarreling. 4) Let's go for a walk, instead of staying indoors.

[sebastianverasandoval]

Hello, Jennifer!
Thank you so much for the effort you put to make such great English lessons. Here are my examples:
-I prefer doing a little bit everyday rather than doing too much once a week or.... perhaps a month!
-During this week I have been very motivated so, this night I decided to study English instead of going to a party.

[mrsantiago]

I prefer watching JForrest rather than Netflix. Thank you a lot, teacher!

[zeinabsleman]

I prefer swimming rather than running.
I prefer tea rather than coffee.
We were playing tennis yesterday instead of watching the movie.
Did you watch the movie yesterday?
No..We played tennis instead.
Thanks a lot fo this wonderful lesson!❤

[shanmugavigneshappadurai]

1. I prefer jforrest English rather than joining other English courses to learn english.
2. I usually suggest outdoor games rather than playing a video games at home, because we get some exercise and feel very active.

[amytan]

Rather than other English learning videos, I prefer JForrest English videos. Instead of learning English from books, I love learning English from JForrest videos. I prefer working harder rather than feeling unlucky. If you want to get higher compensation, learn to develop leadership skills instead of basic work skills.

[Sri-itgh]

Rather than :I prefer going out, rather than staying home
Rather than : I prefer candy, rather than cookies.
Instead: I drank tea instead of coffee
Instead: Did you drink coffee last night ?
No, I drank milk instead.

[produccionesamateur]

Ok let's write some examples:
- Rather than going for a swim, I prefer to play soccer at the stadium.
- I prefer to buy a new tv rather than repairing the old one.
- I always prefer burgers rather than pizzas.
- I prefer to study with you rather than going to classes.
- Did you go the movies? No, I watched a series at home instead.
- I studied Administration instead of art.
- This week I worked at home instead of going to the office... You know, the pandemic and stuff 🤗
Thanks for this video.. it's really useful.

[jessicajess]

Thank you for interesting lesson here.. Besides, I want to mention one thing that It's substitute for and not substitute with

[jonathanmendoza]

I prefer watching your videos to improve my English rather than reading book in English. I love your way of teaching.

[mohamadrezazolfaqari]

Rather than taking a bus, we preferred driving.
I prefer sleeping early at night rather than being sleepy in the morning.
Instead of going for a walk, I stayed at home.
I had enough money to buy a car, but I bought a bicycle instead.

[hendrickanaya]

I'll always prefer watching Jennifer's videos rather than watching other ones

I worked out in the morning instead of in the afternoon

I played video games instead of hanging out with my friends

[khayyammaharramov]

We are going to stay home, instead of travelling on holiday
Instead of Mike, I will play basketball with you tonight
+ Can you afford to buy a new house?
- No, we will have a car instead.
I prefer listening to people, rather than talking.
Rather than tea, I prefer a glass of water.

[LLLL]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for sharing this very useful video!
1. My cat prefers scratching the carpet rather than scratching his cat scratching board.
2. I prefer rice rather than noodle.
3. I bought an iPad instead of buying a Laptop.
4. I had a cup of coffee instead (of tea).

[manishagunjal]

I always prefer learning english with Jennifer rather than any teacher.love u mam😘
Remember one thing always understand to the children instead of shouting.

[chamindaambegoda]

Your videos are great and helpful to bolster our English knowledge.
1.I prefer living together rather than getting married.
2.Rather than wasting time on social medias, I prefer reading a book.

[ganessrinivaasvictorysucce]

Hi Jenny,
Greetings..
I prefer listening to your lessons is easier way of harvesting the knowledge rather than reading the available contents.
I prefer fresh vegetables for food rather than meat for easy digestion.
I had bread and toast for breakfast instead of noodles.
Jogging is advisable for healthy lifestyle instead of walking irregularly.
He purchased chocolates instead of making cookies.