 Re: Articles- "the" & "a"
I think it depends on the level of the students. Beginners should just get used to the specific / general rule, though. The Japanese language doesn't use articles, so this point proves really difficult for English learners here to master.
general vs. specific nouns: I want an apple. / I want the apple that is on the table.
previously mentioned items: I have a dog. The dog's name is Spot.
no article with generalizations: I love apples. |