Lesson 4: Unit 4 - Articles
Learn when and how to use the indefinite article a/an and the definite article the in English.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn how and when to use the indefinite article "a/an" and the definite article "the" in English. You will understand why "a/an" comes from the numeral "one" and why it is used only with countable nouns in the singular. You will practise using the articles in different situations – when introducing something for the first time, when describing people and objects, and when speaking in general. You will also see the important differences between the use of articles in Bulgarian and in English, so that you can avoid common mistakes.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use the indefinite article 'a' before words beginning with a consonant or a semivowel
- Recognise and use the indefinite article 'an' before words beginning with a vowel
- Know when NOT to use an indefinite article (plural, uncountable nouns)
- Understand the logic behind the articles – definite versus indefinite
- Describe people, objects and places, using 'a/an' correctly
- Tell the use of articles in English apart from that in Bulgarian
Lesson vocabulary
- a pen This is a pen.
- an answer She gave an interesting answer.
- a computer I have a computer at home.
- an apple Have an apple!
- an egg I eat an egg every morning.
- an island Cuba is an island.
- a factory Paul works in a factory.
- a café Jane works in a small café.
- an architect Mary is an architect.
- a mobile phone I have a new mobile phone.
- an elegant It is an elegant, modern, functional phone.
- a country India is an enormous country.
- a shop It is from a big shop down the street.
- a hotel It is an elegant hotel.
- an airport This is a modern airport.
In other languages: Български