Learn how to use articles – 'a', 'an' and 'the'.

6 Minute Grammar by BBC

Jul 28, 20268:19Education

Do you enjoy climbing mountains and swimming in lakes? Beth and Phil talk about being outdoors, and our grammar guru Georgie explains how to use articles like 'a', 'an' and 'the'. Find a full transcript for this episode...

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