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Choosing the Right Article
The main thing to remember when you speak is that the first time you refer to something, you generally need to use ‘a’ or ‘an’. The second time you refer to the same thing you can use ‘the’. And when you refer to a unique thing or place, you can use ‘the’. Here are some examples of using both ‘a/an’ and ‘the’:
They had a long meeting. When the meeting ended they had a coffee break.
We need a pen. I think there’s one in the kitchen.
He started here as an office worker. Now he’s the Managing Director!
We’re planning a holiday. We’ll probably go to the sea.
Being a doctor must be difficult. The doctor I saw yesterday was very kind.
I must buy some sugar. The sugar bowl is empty.
Now you’ve seen how and when to use definite and indefinite articles, spend the next few days practicing. Try reading and listening to some short articles or stories and videos in English, and pay attention to how the writers and speakers use articles. By using articles correctly you will really improve the quality and accuracy of your English.