π This Advanced English lesson focuses on the use of articles in English, covering the key points where students often struggle.
π There are three articles in English: two indefinite articles, 'a' and 'an,' and one definite article, 'the.'
π‘ The use of articles can be confusing for non-native English speakers, as they may not have these articles in their native language.
The first time a person is mentioned, we use the indefinite article (a/an).
After introducing a person, we can refer to them with the definite article (the).
When referring to something common knowledge, we use the definite article (the).
π When referring to something common and well-known, like a roof, garden, or washing machine, we don't need to use an article.
π When talking generally, we don't use 'the' with animals. However, when being specific about animals in a certain location, we use 'the' (e.g., the elephants in my zoo).
πΉ When discussing favorite flowers in general, we don't use 'the'. But when referring to specific flowers in a particular location, we use 'the' (e.g., the roses in my garden).
πΉ Roses come in many colors, but the roses in the speaker's garden are mainly pink.
π Some words like bed, church, school, etc. do not require an article when used for their primary purpose.
π₯ Specific places like hospitals, universities, etc. also do not require an article when referring to their primary purpose.
π Articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' are used to indicate specificity and familiarity in English.
β¨ The article 'the' is used when someone is not normally expected to be in a specific location.
ποΈ The article 'the' is used when visiting or conducting business in specific institutions or places.
π£οΈ The article 'the' is used when referring to a specific office where someone works or a government in power.
πΌ When discussing a person's place of employment, 'the' is used to refer to a specific office.
π Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms, while uncountable nouns do not have a plural form.
β Countable nouns take the articles 'a' or 'an', while uncountable nouns do not.
π For countable nouns, use 'a' or 'an' for singular, and 'the' for plural.
π Uncountable nouns do not take indefinite articles, but use 'the' when referring to specific information or advice.
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