to do well in sth. - to be good at sth.

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to do well in sth. - to be good at sth.

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Dear teacher,
When do you use 'to do well in sth.' and when do you use 'to be good at sth.' ?
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The first means 'succeed in', the second, 'be skilful at'.
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