How to use articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English?

How to use articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English? - Basic English Grammar lesson

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11 жыл бұрын

How to use articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English? - Basic English Grammar lesson
English articles ("a", "an", and "the") come before nouns. They help to communicate which thing you're talking about, similar to words like "this", "my", and "all". And they're confusing to a lot of English learners.
Articles are really, really hard!
If your native language doesn't use articles, they can be really confusing. The truth is, you might never completely master articles. Most non-native English speakers don't, even know if they're quite fluent and have spoken English for a very long time. That's mostly OK. Mistakes with articles don't usually get in the way of communication. Your listeners or readers will usually be able to figure out what you mean by guessing whether you meant "a thing" or "the thing".
So while you should try to improve your skill with articles, you shouldn't worry much about them. This video lesson by Niharika will clear your basic doubts for using articles correctly.

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@preethipriyadarshini7732 Жыл бұрын

I am glad to watch such an informative video after 9 years ❤️😇

@TheAidevloper 2 жыл бұрын

Legends are watching after 8 yrs 😅 and speacially one day before your english paper

@tharalaparameshyadav8677 7 жыл бұрын

"An" doesn't come before a vowel in particular. It comes before a noun starts with "vowel sound". for eg: "an umbrella" but "a university".

@radhikagupta1541 4 жыл бұрын

Yaa u r right👍

@ZohaibKhan-tc4wh 4 жыл бұрын

Why u dont make a video for this?

@farhanali0314 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly "an" depends upon vowel sound

@BILBO-BAGGINS 4 жыл бұрын

She teach basic , uncle

@BILBO-BAGGINS 4 жыл бұрын

Uncle tharala

@nnshankaran6163 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent lecture. These are the simplest of words but their correct usage is very important. You have made it very interesting and informative and removed all doubts. Great. Keep it up!

@AloisLindermman 11 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm from Managua, Nicaragua Central América and I appreciate your lessons, go on like that

@chandruthiru 9 жыл бұрын

crystal clear !!! A man and a woman were walking in MG ROAD Street. The woman saw a dress that she liked in a shop. She asked the man if he could buy the dress for her. He said: "Do you think the shop will accept a cheque? I don't have a credit card."

@Vishalkumar-uu8ex 5 жыл бұрын

Chandramohan Thirunagu b

@ashking1439 5 жыл бұрын

O my goodness really crystal clear sir.

@rachana2549 4 жыл бұрын

The credit card may be🤔

@nadineee_12 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation is brilliant and absolutely helpful. Thanks!

@sakhiallahhafizi1527 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you , you are really the best teacher in the world so you teaching very very simple and clear

@baharesba2224 10 жыл бұрын

Thank your for your explanation, Niharika! We should also know about countable and uncountable nouns while using indefinite articles. I watch at least one video of you every single day and do like the way of your elucidation. Thank you so much!

@harshitjha386 2 жыл бұрын

Lowri ko bol acting kam karne

@RUDRAGAMEING 3 жыл бұрын

Omg your English Is lovely ...I just wanna speak like this I love it ❤️❤️❤️

@md.warishasanparwez5489 2 жыл бұрын

OK I know you are Indian

@rashmikkaur213 6 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so relaxing.. I loved this tutorial .. This helped me for exams .. love u

@shitbag. 7 жыл бұрын

I was confused by the "wovel" for a second but I'm not going to criticize at all. English is my native language and I came here to learn how to properly use "An" and "a". Thanks for the vid.

@dorjiwangchuk3632 9 жыл бұрын

Your teaching is interesting (especially your expressions and body gesture)

@vpsumonsenglish5599 4 жыл бұрын

Brother , body language makes the video attractive

@ye3266 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@gazmergirish8852 3 жыл бұрын

@@vpsumonsenglish5599 vf

@harshitjha386 2 жыл бұрын

Lowri acting kitna kar rahi hai

@ramneetsandhu8043 5 жыл бұрын

I love ur taking style

@narendrathakur9234 5 жыл бұрын

Both teaching manner and personality is Awesome 🌟 🌟

@manojsahoo2518 9 жыл бұрын

your voice is so clear and good accent ,thanks for update.

@adityagaming4803 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video,thanks it's really helpful

@ramzia8597 7 жыл бұрын

ur description is amazing ... thank u so much

@abirhossen9779 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for your Advice...!!!

@wonderandtechnology2300 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for my examination.

@benjamincuque9745 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! The grammar explanation was really simple and good!! This is really helpful! Definitely I'll recommend it to my friends.

@Peace_of_minds1111 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbl1Y66LltStloE.html Here is also a video related to the use of a and an

@pe3kaas 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explanation ..all the best!

@prafullsonkamble894 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very important to beginner as well as competitive examination students

@SureshKumar-iy3fp 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niharika for sharing important information on usage of articles.

@leanakasandra 9 жыл бұрын

Clearly explained! THANKS!

@madanmathi851 7 жыл бұрын

You are so amazing!! Watching the video second time trying to concentrate on the lesson still!!

@jhansi4321 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@mentalthink1 9 жыл бұрын

Super Lesson!!! thanks a lot for the last part in the video explaining about the "an" I never understand Ok how use it... tahnks a lot , each class I learn really really a lot of new and interesting things about English... Regards!!!

@DragonGaming-qe3xi 2 жыл бұрын

I like her assent and way of talking 🙂

@dhidhidhee_woker5366 Жыл бұрын

Hello Niharika...! May I please know, how to use Articles for plural noun???I would be glad if you could provide the use for Plural noun...

@shahbazalee4487 8 жыл бұрын

Hello! Niharika you are doing a good Job Your Lectures are wonderfull Keep it up.....! God bless u

@ohmygoditsvk1606 4 жыл бұрын

Very basic...clearly explained...thanks a lot!!

@PakistanRecoveryOasis 8 жыл бұрын

i was bit confused about article, but now i'am clear..... thanks a lot

@nareshkurella8856 10 жыл бұрын

really helpful me this lessons..

@bhargavim2219 10 жыл бұрын

I really get confused using has, have and had. I request you to upload a video on the usage of these three tenses.

@anamulislam1984 6 жыл бұрын

you are very Good English trainer. I love you so much. also your voice is very clear.

@ReachaGupta 9 жыл бұрын

Just awesome!!! Me and my son loved watching!!

@aditikhare7386 7 жыл бұрын

thank u mam...really helped me to clear my basics!!

@rahulsharma9697 4 жыл бұрын

Saale English language ko direct smjhke bhi tere basic hi Clear hue ....

@amy-cy5mr 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lecture. Your clear explanations are very helpful. And I'm looking forward to learning more rules about pronouns as you promised to. I think it has not been uploaded yet. Hopefully, I'll wait to see it.

@azadverynicemoveumarkamm8284 7 жыл бұрын

your teaching style too good for me thanks so much for the last time we talked about the last time

@anasadil3030 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome.she explained it very clearly.... thanx!!!

@sapiesarsi2744 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u Niharika now I know how to use "a"and "an" May God bless you 🙏

@user-ut4wg1oj9y 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping ❤️

@ismailhossain2324 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice body languages. It's can help me to understand the lesson easily.

@jazirah9787 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Let's Talk and the Trainers, especially madam Niharika who has inspired my students to learn English through the video

@aryannikunjallinonechanel2785 2 жыл бұрын

Eeq

@vinehas 8 жыл бұрын

your videos are very useful, keep doing good work !!

@flyingbirds4235 5 жыл бұрын

Last night I was on date with someone who already married. He kissed me and I told him. It was sweet but he done badly. He respond, He can do better. After 2 minutes silence finally he kissed me and I told him. " You took a long time to do that." it was right to use "a" before long.

@sogirevanasiddesh7316 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh nice

@lifeinlove8549 3 жыл бұрын

Eeee 🤢

@Naturelovers954 Жыл бұрын

Aaa thooo

@dhruvyash9797 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your wonderful lesson....

@z-vlog182 10 жыл бұрын

Niharika you r simply awesome your technique of teaching is great . u teach like this is your passion .so I am touched

@PRPlay 6 жыл бұрын

i got it :-) thanks

@kelianetulsa 10 жыл бұрын

It's was great!

@Satyamevjayate1221 5 жыл бұрын

Okk

@alsonnzimande260 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ma'am, that is very helpful indeed.

@mohamednooren5452 7 жыл бұрын

Thainck for doing his your the best

@craftslove1427 5 жыл бұрын

thank you mam becoze of u i have scored full mark in grammer test

@Peace_of_minds1111 4 жыл бұрын

Here is also a video related to the use of a and an. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbl1Y66LltStloE.html

@mustafanabi9715 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much beautiful lady.

@jsphmoon12 9 жыл бұрын

your teaching method is very fantastic for me.

@mahz2005 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@heishnamrajatasingh1456 9 жыл бұрын

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@ashish-uz5cu 4 жыл бұрын

That's why u write in eng

@rupadharunyasb9153 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful explanation 😜

@divyaswejan431 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way of you speaking English...I need you as my English teacher...😊..I want to learn English with u.

@mrdarkhunter6265 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Had an exam about articals

@thakshanreddy3193 10 жыл бұрын

you said that we have to use an before the vowels,then why people use 'a unique book','a universal truth'

@syedzaid6676 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I was going to ask

@aniketsurana4673 5 жыл бұрын

A very good question.. And your sentence is correct. : ) And I'm very surprised 'Thakshan Reddy' that no one had answered your question in 4 years and equally surprised for 'Syed Zaid' as well. Well, never mind. So the answer to both of your doubt and doubts of 100's out there is.. As a rule, we use 'an' for vowel sounds and not really for vowel letters. So when you say 'universe' the sound that you hear is 'yuh' or say you-ni-verse and hence we will use 'an' as an article. Same goes with 'a universal truth' though it starts with the letter 'U' the sound that we hear is 'yuh' so it's you-ni-versal. Another example would be 'I have studied my masters from 'a university'. We we wouldn't say 'an university', that will be wrong. And I'm now sure you know it why : )) Another example would be "I'll be there in an hour." Here, we are using "an" despite of 'hour' starts with 'H' however this is the right way because the rule says that we give importance to the sound and Hour is pronounced as "Our". The 'H' sound in 'Hour' is silent. Hope it's very much clear now. Happy Learning!!

@Ncrbhaichara 4 жыл бұрын

We have to use an with vowel sound like an umbrella sound is of a in umbrella Or a unique book not an unique because its give a consonant sound Dont confuse with vowel or consonant Go with sound dear if a word sounds vowel use an always... I hope i clear ur doubt... If u still have any doubt then u can ask hesitantly..

@letstalk 10 жыл бұрын

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@maxcuardra5105 8 жыл бұрын

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@mohammadakhtar5179 7 жыл бұрын

it is nice video. but how I can improve my speaking power. and topic also.

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@LearnWithHaJarhgs 8 жыл бұрын

You are the best. I will be eager to meet you after getting my doctorate inshaAllah (by God's willing) :) ! pray for me I have just started studying In the English department S 1 !! I can't thank you enough miss Niharika thanks ♥

@hirenpandey5192 3 жыл бұрын

You are a best English educater, on the youtube 😇🙌 thanks for this knowledge

@ashishvermapu 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice teacher you are Niharika. But I think you pronounced vowels incorrectly. It's pronounced as "vouls".

@DipakSharma-rb1nd 7 жыл бұрын

today is my examination i can't read my whole books.. thank u soo much for your guidness... 😊😊😊

@rajamahi6289 7 жыл бұрын

Dipak Sharma ...sir it's guidance not guidness

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@Manhhuy-Guide 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your video, i understand clearly

@NitinSaxena91 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thank you so much for this awesome video.

@goliabhinavreddy4927 9 жыл бұрын

It's hot in the summer

@syedtauseef9433 7 жыл бұрын

Goli Abhinav Reddy

@rajeevrp1500 5 жыл бұрын

When to use none of them ?

@cesarcux3778 10 жыл бұрын

as always it was a very good lesson thanks niharike

@kissueiadala6684 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Niharika, I like your emphaty while giving lesson.

@shabana.shaikh4660 6 жыл бұрын

pronounce the words for giving the knowledge not for style.

@nsabimanasalvator9272 5 жыл бұрын

Think you so much but

@aipsvines1007 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your way of teaching

@user-qk8vz4vn7h 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, now I have understood these articles

@big73interlude 8 жыл бұрын

Please, tell me if this sentence is correct : "I'm an yellow king" or should I say "I'm a yellow king" ?

@roscianyt 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a yellow king.

@ashakrishna2007 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a yellow king

@ahmedazki8216 9 жыл бұрын

for example .... Im a beautiful person.

@nguyenphuoc7458 9 жыл бұрын

you are so funny

@mhrt2340 6 жыл бұрын

ha ha fk u

@sogirevanasiddesh7316 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u niharika mado ur teaching explanation is good and attractive simply understanding tq so much love ur teaching

@venkateshjadi7823 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.for sharing the video your of the best teacher

@bernardmartin6768 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, but you're pronouncing "vowel" incorrectly.

@ranaharis43 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Abhi2jod 6 жыл бұрын

Bernard Martin No she used right

@gauravsuvarna937 6 жыл бұрын

All English are believe that they are good in their language

@harshikamehra2278 5 жыл бұрын

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@munasingh4858 5 жыл бұрын

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@rebatkarki7809 7 жыл бұрын

she sounds funny but informative

@Prashantkhanna937 6 жыл бұрын

Rebat Karki becoz you can't speak English that's why you are saying ,she is looking funny ,first improve your English then speak .

@bevambogotta9569 5 жыл бұрын

+Bad Boys well said

@ariadnasentertainment4842 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping it worked!

@mithunbarua7537 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you teach..

@rishabsharma5434 4 жыл бұрын

0:21 LuL 🤣🤣🤣 'haTs Off'

@sijujoseph9140 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Miss, you made a statement that article 'an' is used before vowels or vowel sounds. It's wrong. It's always used before vowel sounds. Interestingly, most of the words with vowel sounds start with a vowel. That's all.

@jaishreeeramsena 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to do this but you did it before...

@Balochfamily621 3 жыл бұрын

It’s actually. Article an is used before a consonant letter with vowel sound

@saigokul588 5 жыл бұрын

Tq for great information predominantly I have made many mistakes with articles.but I got clarity indeed I have been making this mistakes since childhood any have now I am learning correctly

@mohammadzaman5755 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mam i was very confused about that but you solved my problem

@patrickrrmiller 8 жыл бұрын

Wovel! Ha. Oh dear. You mean Vowel - a e i o and u.

@798payalsolanki2 6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Miller she has written vowel!!

@yogisharma468 6 жыл бұрын

+Payal Solanki but her sound like wovel.....check again

@jahangira8762 9 жыл бұрын

Have a doubt.. According this lesson.. Why "a One rupee? why not "an One rupee? the word One start from Vowels know..

@StudyKing 9 жыл бұрын

+Jahan Gir always consider the sound...not the letter....if any word sounds like consonant use a before it and if sounds like vowel use an...

@misstroby6873 8 жыл бұрын

+Jahan Gir It's not either. If you want to say that you have just One Rupee you would say either: one rupee (no article) OR a rupee (without the "one") you don't use "a" and "one" together since they both indicate that you want one object using them together is redundant.

@MrAnilkota 8 жыл бұрын

+Jahan Gir This is because, there's no use of a, e, i, o, u, of identifying "an'' article, rather it's essential of being listening and making sense out of pronunciation, the word that pronounced with a, e, i, o, u,. For example, apple Ah is pronounced. The article "an" too is something like this. Vowel letter doesn't matter any think it's all that matter called listening to the letter and matching the letter in spoken terms. She is just for the sake of basic understanding, she went to the base or simplest platform for the dummies or poor grammar educators.

@805farhan 7 жыл бұрын

because it is pronounced as won

@JK-ob5nc 6 жыл бұрын

A and one are same. You say one rupee or a rupee. You don't say a one rupee idiot.

@swapnaislam352 10 жыл бұрын

Really it is helpful, thanks NIHARIKA!

@zigz395 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! so clear teaching. Thank you,

@issammohammed2162 5 жыл бұрын

I like it, but you were opening and closing the pen a lot 😭✒️

@JUNIORWORLD_GILLS 4 жыл бұрын

Yes 😀😂🤣

@SanjayYadav-tl6vs 4 жыл бұрын

You are right 😂😂😂

@glaucocardoso8065 8 жыл бұрын

It's THE not duh.

@jovanmagtoto1682 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Clear explanation :)

@hishamalamoudy6539 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for all this information

@Aarik666 9 жыл бұрын

only ONE sky in the UNIVERSE.. LOL!

@ubereal 7 жыл бұрын

are you mad you would understand by comensense what she says.

@shitbag. 7 жыл бұрын

Aarik Subramanyam If you consider string theory there might be a universe in existence where there is more than one sky.

@dejygopuram6039 6 жыл бұрын

there is only one sky that we see it is the universe only the atmosphere of the Earth and stuff cover up

@JanSunnie 8 жыл бұрын

wowel...>_

@ranitagupta2823 7 жыл бұрын

good

@saadmll 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks It's very clear

@bijoydatta4826 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@sweetliliane 10 жыл бұрын

Im a beautiful person.