a wide knowledge of English vs. an extensive knowledge of English?

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Which one is better? Which one is more natural? I'm writing a lesson review for a teacher on Italki website. I wanted to express that I'm grateful for the lesson, in particular for new English phrases. Although I provided the topic at the very last moment, the teacher was able to extend my vocabulary during the lesson without prior preparation.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 06 '19 at 03:25

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You can say a good knowledge of, a deep knowledge of, an extensive knowledge of, or a wide knowledge of.

However, the phrase "a good knowledge of" is the most common and idiomatic.

answered Apr 06 '19 at 03:25

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 06 '18 at 11:07

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"Wide", "extensive", and "deep" could all work.

answered Feb 06 '18 at 11:07

a wide knowledge of English vs. an extensive knowledge of English?

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