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	Classroom Today Learn about indefinite articles Indefinite Articles Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to learn about indefinite articles an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec May Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Grammar: Indefinite Articles Definition of an indefinite article. An indefinite article: is the word "a", and the word "an" in English indicates that the noun refers to a general thing (Sit on a chair) - means sit on any chair is used as a synonym for the number one, as in "make a wish", "a hundred", "an apple" (an is an older spelling of "one") is used to express a proportional relationship, such as "a dollar a day" or "$50 an ounce" The following should be noted: use "a" before a noun beginning with a consonant sound (a chair, a table) use "an" before a noun beginning with a vowel sound (an apple, an orange) Indefinite Article Examples Sit on a chair (means any chair) You want to eat an apple. (means any apple) She wants to eat a banana. (means any banana) Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons From YOUR Teacher: Indefinite Articles Indefinite articles can be difficult to learn especially knowing when to use them. In many cases an indefinite article is not needed. English language students often say the following incorrect statement. Incorrect: Can you find a time to meet? Correct: Can you find time to meet?   Additional Lessons About These Lessons The following classroom lessons are great for students who want additional conversation, listening, and reading practice. Conversation Lesson - Intermediate Level. Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language with a written conversation and a conversation notes section. Conversation Lesson 11 - Going for a Walk (Intermediate - Conversation, Reading) Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language. Going for a Walk Roger: What did you say? Claire: I said that it’s a lovely day. Why don’t we go for a walk? Roger: Can you wait a few minutes? I have to finish this letter. Claire: Don’t take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather. Roger: I won’t be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don’t you go on ahead and I’ll meet you in the park. Claire: Believe I will. Look for me near the rock garden. Conversation Notes Don’t take too long Don’t delay go on ahead proceed (to the park) Look for me Meet me Source: U.S. State Department Additional Conversation Conversation This is a collection of 30 situational conversations which focus on a wide variety of communicative and natural encounters in English....these lessons are for beginning students. Conversation This is a collection of 30 situational conversations. Each conversation is accompanied by language notes....these lessons are for advanced students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 52 lessons covering pronunciation, speaking, writing, and grammar topics....these lessons are for beginning students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 30 lessons focusing mostly on communication and grammar topics....these lessons are for intermediate students. Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.