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Hi Jun Woo Kwon,

I totally understand; prepositions are something that many students struggle with. 

My advice is as follows: firstly just remember that we use on with days of the week; in for months and years; at for specific times and holidays.  Secondly, I recommend having a structure table with the different uses and combinations of prepositions in your classroom, or on you, and remember to go over it in detail with your students.  Thirdly, remember to do some practice activities with your students, and maybe just yourself, to help them, and yourself, to memorize and use prepositions correctly.  Fourthly, unfortunately it is a good idea to memorize some collocations (words that go together), it takes time, but it is worth it since learning prepositions as part of phrases and fixed expressions will help to improve a student’s proficiency. 

Unfortunately prepositions will always be tough and they take a lot of time, memorization, and practice to master.  I also recommend checking out some online resources and seeing whether you can find any good activities that help practice prepositions.

Anyhow, I hope that helps, and sorry about the late response!

I really appreciate your advice.
Thank you!