Articles: A, An, The
Use 'a/an' for unspecific singular nouns. Use 'the' for specific nouns both speakers know. Use no article for general plurals and uncountables.
Examples
- I saw a cat. The cat was black.
- She is an engineer.
- The sun rises in the east.
- Music makes me happy. (no article)
Practice prompts
- Describe a memorable meal you had.
- Tell me about the best teacher you've ever had.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is articles so hard?
- Many languages don't use articles, so it feels unnatural at first. Practice in real conversation makes it automatic.
