The or nothing?
When to use a / an, when to use the, and when to use no article at all.
In this lesson, you will learn...
The definite article. When to use the — and when not to.
No article. I like coffee. She goes to school.
Jobs. She's a nurse. He's an engineer.
Do you remember?
A quick review of verb + to + infinitive.
a, an, the — or nothing?
a/an = first time, one of many. the = we both know which one. no article = general or plural. Tap to listen.
▶ Teacher Thais's voiceWhich article?
First mention → a. Second mention → the. Talking generally → nothing. Tap to listen.
Articles: a, an, the
Watch and listen, then try it yourself.
a · an · the · nothing
Everything from the video, in one place. Three choices — and sometimes the answer is nothing at all.
| Article | When to use it | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a / an | first time, one of many | I have a dog. |
| the | we both know which one | The dog is small. |
| no article | in general, plural | I like dogs. |
a antes de som de consoante, an antes de som de vogal: a book, an apple.
Listen & echo
Play a sentence, then say it right away — copy the teacher's rhythm and melody, like an echo. Record yourself and compare.
Ouça uma vez e repita logo em seguida, imitando o ritmo e a “melodia” da frase — como um eco.
Can you write it right?
Play each sentence and type what you hear.
Choose the correct answer
Outstanding!
Articles are one of the hardest things in English — and now you know the rules!