Área Académica: Licenciatura en Turismo

Tema: Articles (A/An, The)

Materia: Inglés I

Docente: E. en D. Fernando Benitez Leal

Periodo: Julio-Diciembre 2015

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Topic: Articles (A/An, The)

Abstract:In this slides the student will learn when use the correct article. Keywords: Articles, Grammar, Starter, A1

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A/AN Indefinite Article

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• We use A when the next word begin with a consonant sound (/b/, /k/, /d/…).

A book A student /bʊk/ /ˈstjuːdənt/

• We use AN when the next word begins with a vowel sound (/a/, /e/, /o/, etc.)

An actor An apple /ˈæktəʳ/ /ˈæpl/

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NOTE

• Its important that you identify the SOUND not the letter that the words begin. Sometimes the letter is vowel but it has a consonant sound or begin with H mute.

A university NOT An university /ˌjuːnɪˈv3ːsɪtɪ/

An hour NOT A hour /aʊəʳ/

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• When we mention general things, when you don’t know which one, or it doesn’t matter.

There’s a microwave in the kitchen

• When we talk about jobs and professions.

He’s a doctor

• Don’t use A/AN before plural nouns.

Dogs are great.

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A/AN + Singular Nouns

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THE Definite Article

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THE + Singular or Plural Nouns

• When we talk about something specific, items or things you already know.

There are two dogs outside. The black dog is called Butch.

• When we talk about something unique.

The sun is hot.

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NO Articles

• Before possessive adjectives.

My cat is white.

• Before proper pronouns.

Fiona is thirteen years old.London is in England.

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NO Articles

• When we talk about something in general.

Dogs are friendly animals.

• Some phrases don’t have an article.

At schoolIn bed

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Pronunciation

• THE is pronounced /ðə/ before words which begin with a consonant sound.

The glass The baby

• THE is pronounced /ði:/ before words which begin with a vowel sound.

The egg The apple

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References

H.Q., M. (2009). Traveller Elementary. USA: MM Publications.

Hobbs, M., & Keddle, J. (2010). For Real Elementary. London: Helbling Languages.

Evans , V., & Dooley, J. (2000). Enterprise Grammar 1. Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom: Express Publishing .

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Para citar este trabajo utiliza:

Benitez, F. (2015). Articles (A/An, The). [Diapositivas de Power Point]. Recuperado de: http://es.slideshare.net/fhertown

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