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About This Resource
This A1–A2 resource introduces the basic article system with a, an, and the. It explains how a/an commonly introduces one nonspecific singular countable noun, how the identifies a specific referent, and how sound determines the choice between a and an.
What You’ll Learn
• Use a or an to introduce one nonspecific singular countable noun.
• Choose a or an according to the following sound, not spelling alone.
• Use the when the listener can identify the specific noun.
• Recognize basic first-mention and later-mention article patterns.
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