This document discusses the use of articles in English. It explains that "a" is used before words starting with consonant sounds, while "an" is used before words starting with vowel sounds. "The" is used to refer to specific or unique things, or things that are already known. No article is used with plural nouns, possessive adjectives, proper nouns, or general statements. The pronunciation of "the" varies depending on whether the following word starts with a consonant or vowel sound. Keywords include articles, grammar, and A1 level vocabulary.

1. Área Académica: Licenciatura en Turismo
Tema: Articles (A/An, The)
Materia: Inglés I
Docente: E. en D. Fernando Benitez Leal
Periodo: Julio-Diciembre 2015

2. 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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3. A/AN
Indefinite Article
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4. • 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/

6. • 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

7. THE
Definite Article
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8. 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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9. 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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10. NO Articles
• When we talk about something in
general.
Dogs are friendly animals.
• Some phrases don’t have an article.
At school
In bed
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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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