Grammar learning path · A1 Beginner
Basic English articles.
Study a/an and the together so that article choice follows meaning rather than memorised word lists. The sequence moves from introducing a singular item to identifying something the listener can recognise.
2 lessons10 exercisesIn order, or à la carte
Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Indefinite article (a/an)
What you'll learn.
- Choose a or an by sound.
- Use the for specific, shared, unique, and previously mentioned nouns.
- Recognise common situations where English uses no article.
Before you start.
- Know singular, plural, countable, and uncountable nouns.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Indefinite article (a/an)
Explains when singular countable nouns take a or an, how sound controls the choice, and when no article is required.
- 2Lesson 2Definite article (the)
Introduces the for identifiable, previously mentioned, and unique nouns, plus key geographical and zero-article contrasts.
Ready?
Indefinite article (a/an).
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.