Lesson 13: The Definite Article 'The'
This lesson introduces the use of the definite article 'the' in the English language.
About this lesson
In this lesson, you will learn when and how to use the definite article 'the'. We will explore the core rules and exceptions so you can apply it correctly in your sentences. Get ready to sharpen your grammar skills and sound more natural in English.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Understand the concept of the definite article in English.
- Use 'the' correctly when referring to specific things and people.
- Recognize situations where 'the' is not used.
- Apply the rules for the definite article in simple sentences.
- Distinguish between the use of 'a/an' and 'the'.
Lesson vocabulary
- definite article — определителен член 'The' is a definite article.
- specific — конкретен This is a specific book.
- unique — уникален The moon is unique.
- singular — единствено число The word 'apple' is singular.
- plural — множествено число The word 'apples' is plural.
- once mentioned — веднъж споменат I saw a cat. The cat was black.
- known — познат We know the answer.
- river — река The Amazon river is long.
- ocean — океан The Pacific Ocean is vast.
- sea — море The Black Sea is beautiful.
- mountain range — планинска верига The Alps are high mountains.
- country — държава The United States is a big country.