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We use a/an with singular countable nouns:

the frst time you mention a

thing/person

in expressions o requency

We use the:

when we talk o something we’ve

already mentioned

when it’s clear what we are

reerring to

with places in a town

We don’t use article:

when we are speaking in general

with some nouns ater at/to/from

beore next/last  + day week!!!

We use a/an with singular countable nouns:

the frst time you mention a

thing/person a new car, a present 

in expressions o requency kilometres an hour 

We use the:

when we talk o something we’ve

already mentioned the red dress

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when it’s clear what we are

reerring to the Cup Final

with places in a town the cinema

We don’t use article:

when we are speaking in general chocolate

with some nouns ater at/to/from (go to) work 

beore next/last  + day week!!! next Saturday