Grammar - Articles - When to use A, AN, or no article

http://www.engvid.com/ In this grammar lesson, I teach about one of the most common problems that new English speakers have. There are a couple of very basic grammar rules you can follow to help you know when to use "a," "an," or no article. Don't forget to take the quiz at http://www.engVid.com/

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[hibamissy]

thank you sir u r the best <3

[jopix5]

thank you alex, now I learnt the difference

[nongnoonarak1]

a , an ,the I'm dizzy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CHINEZukl]

very good lesson

[TheOlololga]

Thank you, Alex, very much)

[zde82]

And also, "an umbrella" vs "a university" since 'umbrella' starts with sound [u] and 'university' with sound [j].

[Iamsure4]

can you please tell me then when it comes to writting - ice-cream, do we use an or a?

Thank you!

[bishnu2006]

love it. really clear teaching technique .thumps up .

[abt013]

tanks you very much

[tektools]

Just a note about: "An apple is red." You'd probably never say that. Practically and generally, nouns preceding general information are pluralized.  i.e. "Apples are red" "Sharks have sharp teeth." would be used... So when describing general attributes... go plural!