Articles in English - 5 Levels of Difficulty
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Do you have trouble using articles in English correctly? In this lesson, we'll show you five levels of difficult with English articles. We'll give you useful rules for articles as well as tips for better remembering and studying them. Do you want more practice? Study with a certified English teacher from OOE: bit.ly/ooe-teachers.
* Please note: at 13:00 there is a mistake. I should read 'Siberian tigers are considered endangered...' not, 'are is.'
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Contents:
Intro 00:00-00:42
Level 1 00:42-02:36
Level 2 02:36-06:39
Level 3 06:39-10:58
Level 4 10:58-14:16
This lesson will help you:
- Review the basics of using articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English.
- Get examples of using articles at basic levels.
- Understand common exceptions to using articles in English and how you can remember them.
- Learn different rules when using articles in English.
- See more advanced examples of article use in English.
- Learn more about how to express general ideas using articles and which situations do not require articles.
- Understand what it means to talk about a group or category and how you should use articles in those situations.
- ...and more!
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I love how you have taught it at different levels because this is a wide ranging grammar point from A1 all the way up to C1/C2.
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We're so glad you've enjoyed the videos! We may have more videos on those topics in the future. You can see our existing videos on those topics here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/phrasal-verbs, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/business-english-phrases-idioms, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/phrasal-verbs-for-business.
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This video was really helpful.
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Pretty informative and simple way of explaining use of articles.
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Could you please share a video regarding use of punctuation in English language and writing skills?Thank you!
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Thank you teacher. It's so hard to catch that you both are explaining. I need a lot of time, repeat this lesson many time to get it. Because I'm in beginner level.
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16:43 Yes there is. Exercise four, page one, pier eight. One of the basic rules I was taught in my elementary school. All the examples are very easy. I thought I would find something more challenging as I still have problems with articles.
The use of Articles is very amazing. Thanks for your lesson.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Completely wonderful
I understood all of them thank you very much 😊😊😊
That's great, Sayyora! Thanks for watching the lesson.
I got all of them correct, yes!
Excellent!
Level 4, 13:07,
4th one., (plural noun, plural verb)
.... A future wherein (in which) ***electric cars are*** the most popular form of...
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I needed this lesson. Thank you so much
You're welcome, Joory. We're happy you enjoyed it.
It's really not easy. I often think when a listener knows what exactly I'm talking about or indicating, I'll use "the" as article. And also sometimes it means a listener would agree with you on something. For example, when your boss asks "did you see the paper on your desk?" He probably means he thinks you've already seen and read it. But if you don't, or if you want to pretend that you've seen it, maybe you could say: "a paper?", rather than "the paper"?
I'm not sure if my description is clear enough. It's just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting perspective, Ethan. Yes, this could be something you could say in that context. That's a great example of developing more in-depth understanding of articles with more practice. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for the lesson, I'm striving to be fluent in English, i can't deny that I'm dependent on this channel because i can learn many things about English!
By the way i'm making a presentation now and I'll have to do a presentation next week therefore i would like to ask you a question because I have to be correct with my English!
This is the question :
Which sentence below is correct ?
1. The people have passed away 5 years ago.
2. The people passed away 5 years ago.
I'm looking forward to your answer to this question because it's for my better presentation next week
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We're happy you enjoy the lessons, Bintang! We have a lesson on tenses and the present perfect which can help you: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-verb-tenses, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/present-perfect-verb-tense.
After watching, let us know which sentence you think is correct and why. Hope this helps you!
@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 I have just watched and i think #2 is correct, am i right ??
@@bintangridho6567Always remember to use” simple past “when the actions are mentioned in the long past. Use “have,has,had” if the actions are happened few days before
Very good I like
So far I have consiously avoided this area of language learning because I found it too difficult.It was enjoyable now.The first two were flawless end then I had more end more mistakes.
Thanks for watching!
I clicked on the URL and took the test but wasn't able to see my score for both the levels. The results were being recorded as the green line was approching the end but then it stopped at a point near the end. Maybe it was because my internet connection was poor. Thanks for making the videos 😊
Hi there. It looks to be working on my end. You can try to use another browser or clear your cache. That should help!
The level 4 was a nightmare for me. I could solve only 2 questions. 😂 🙄 How terrible the articles are. 😂
great
@10:15 level 3, sentence 5, you pronounced Edinburgh different when it came first in the name vs how you said it when it came at the end of the University's name. Is that so?
One of the books I have read says we use 'a/an' for jobs (a teacher, an engineer...) and either 'no article' or 'the' for a unique job position ([the] head of the company). What about the position that is not unique? Which article do we use?
great ..can you upload the different between present perfect and past perfect ....
Glad you liked it! We have some lessons to help you with the present perfect and past perfect. You can find them here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/present-perfect-verb-tense, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/past-perfect-tense.
Hi! Thank you! I would like to ask a question about articles.
I have seen some people say "on the couch" even though it is not clear which couch is referred to.
For example :
"I was trying to find Jack in his house and he wasn't there and when I found him, he was sitting on the couch reading a book"
Here, it is not clear which sofa Jack was sitting on but people do use "the" with "couch" in this way. But, Why so ?
Many Thanks!
Good question. Here, we are assuming that it is the only couch, or the main couch, in the house. Another example is: 'She was sitting on the bed when she heard the news,' or, 'He was in the kitchen when his mother called him.' We use 'the' in these instances where there is only one in the house, and we know which one we're talking about. Hope this is useful for you!
Hi team Oxford Online English❤️.
In level-4, Q.No-4, 12:51
Is it correct to say?
Many cities are planning for a future in which *"electric cars are"* the most popular form of road transport.
Plz answer.
Thaanks 🙏
Hi there. Good question. Yes, you can also say 'electric cars are.'
@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 Thank you, I still have many doubts in the articles, especially "THE" confuses me many times when I read a book in English. I always think, why there the article 'The' is used here or why not The here. It's all confusing, how to overcome this issue. 🙏
I confused in only one case, the 4th one in the 4th level. Thought it could be like this: "in which electric cars are"
From 13:00 there is "Siberian tigers are is"
Thanks for sharing, Artur! You're right.
Hi! Thank you for this lesson! I have a question about it.
Why do people often say "I'm going to the cinema" instead of "a cinema" even though they haven't told us which cinema they are going.
There are many cinemas in their city but they would always use "the" when talking about going to the cinema.
They haven't told us which cinema but they use "the cinema".
Why so ?
Thank you in advance!
Hi Omar. Good question. Often times, native speakers will use 'the' because it refers more to the activity rather than the specific location. For example, I could say, 'We're going to the movies later,' which is the same as, 'We're going to the cinema later.' The emphasis is on the activity rather than the location. If the context requires us to refer to a specific location, we would say something like, 'There is a movie theater near my house. Shall we go there?' Hope this helps you!
In the level-1, may I also say "I like the strawberries", as I like only the strawberries out of many other types of fruit??
Yes,I think so. If there is a plate full of different types of fruits on it, then you can say that(as in a way of pointing out). Here, you and the other person know which strawberries you are talking about.
Hi Dawar. If you're talking about strawberries in general, use 'I like strawberries.' If you're talking about specific strawberries, for example, strawberries grown in a certain region, you can use 'the.' For example: 'I like the strawberries from the north better than the strawberries from the south.' Hope this helps you!
@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 Thank you very much, I think I have a developed a clear sense.
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In level 4 first answer, Siberian tigers "are is" considered endangered....
I don't understand, why use are and is together ?
I need explanation please, thank you.
Hi Boan. We should not use 'are' and 'is' together in the same sentence. We can either say, 'The Siberian tiger is considered endangered,' or, 'Siberian tigers are considered endangered.' It looks like there was a typo in the video. 'Siberian tigers are is considered endangered,' is incorrect. Hope this helps you!
good Evening. sir and mam, I am a beginner of English learner. please send me video from basic parts of speech, 16 tenses, preposition, active voice, passive voice, superlative degree comparative degree. I saw many youtube videosfor learning English but you are Excellent Thankyou once again
Hi Shaik. Sure. You can find many lessons in our library. Here are a few links: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/parts-of-speech, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/?s=prepositions, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/passive-voice, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/free-english-lessons.
sir, super explanatgions please
I got a pain because I dont understand one example
Most of the people in my class take the bus to (THE) college. Why we dont use the before college? It`s clear which college, it is singular and countable
Hi there. Thanks for watching and sharing your question. It follows the same pattern as using 'go to school,' 'go to work,' 'go to university,' 'go home,' etc. These are instances where we do not use articles, as they represent more of an idea. Hope this helps you!
Excuse me . I am a new student from Bangladesh. I have a request that can you speak in English slowly 😞
Thanks for watching the lesson! Here is something that helps many students: You can adjust the video player speed. Click on the settings icon on the bottom right of your video player. There, you can make the speed slower. Hope this helps!
I have some questions about the level 4’s the first and the fourth texts when you use the plural nouns.
1. Siberian tigers are is (???) considered….
4. Many cities are planning for a future in which electric cars is (???) the most popular …..
Thanks for watching and sharing your questions, Sung.
1. 'Siberian tigers are...' OR 'The Siberian tiger is...'
2. 'Electric cars are...' OR 'The electric car is...'
Hope this helps you!
Can I say "this song is by the artist Madonna"? for example
I like to speak english how can i start studying
Hi there. There are a few tools. We have some lessons to help you put together a study plan: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/improve-english-study-habits, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/balanced-english-learning, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/smart-goals.
We also have teachers who can help you implement this plan: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/about-our-online-english-teachers. Hope this helps you!
Can we use 'the' to give more preference to the word like "the silly mistake"
Hi Sweta. If you are talking about a specific silly mistake that the listener is familiar with, yes, you can use 'the.'
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It is so difficult 😀 and I want to know whether this sentence is correct or not - We went to see your parents on the following Saturdays. Is it a spelling mistake. Thank you😊💙👍
Hi there. Yes, using 'on' in this situation works. I'm not sure about the context of the sentence, but usually something like this is written: '...on the following Saturdays: The 21st, 28th,...' Hope this helps you!
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Thanks for watching the lesson.
He is a man of an ability.
He is a man of ability.
should we use or not the artile "an" before ability and why ?
could you plz explain
Hi there. Good question. If we say 'of ability' that means this man has ability in general. When we say 'of an ability' that means this man has one particular ability. Hope this helps you!
@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 if the uncountable noun is specific we must use " THE " am I correct ? and can we also use THE with the word "abitlity " if it is specific ....
He never mastered the ability to run. in this sentences running ability is the specific ability .... am I right ?
is it countable and uncountable noun ? But I think it's abstract noun .
abstract nouns are uncountable noun but can we change it plural form also ?
@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 there is a tear in her eyes
there is the tear in her eyes
there is tear in her eyes
which one is correct and why ?Please explain it
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I suddently found a mistake at 13:20. The first sentence has 2 verbs of are is.
Good observation. Thanks for letting us know!
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I am confused with article the regarding meal (dinner lunch breakfast)
Hi there. If we're talking about a specific, formal meal that we planned, we often use an article to express its significance. For example: 'I will host a dinner to support the campaign.' If we're talking about our everyday meals that we eat, we usually don't use articles. Hope this helps you!
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We didn’t like the dinner.
We didn’t like dinner.
are these both sentences correct
plz I request you to clear about plural noun with article THE
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How about planets? The Earth?
Like all things with articles, it's not straightforward :)
'Earth' can be used as a name, in which case it follows the rules for names: capital 'E' and no 'the'.
E.g. "There are four rocky planets in the solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars."
'Earth' can also be a regular noun, in which case it has a small 'e' and may be used with 'the', because there's only one.
E.g. "The earth is the third planet from the sun."
I would bet that most native speakers don't follow this consistently, so I personally wouldn't worry about it too much.
Do you know book about history of article?