Articles (Generic Nouns) - Lesson 23 - English Grammar

Topic: Using the Definite Article (the) with Generic Nouns. Learn patterns for making generic nouns when talking about musical instruments, inventions, and animals.

Level: Intermediate to advanced.


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TEACHERS: Related teaching ideas are posted on my WordPress blog:
http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/from-the-washer-and-dryer-to-the-blue-whale-3-activities-for-generic-nouns/

http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/online-shopping-using-online-ads-to-teach-articles/

Music acknowledgments:
"Ambiental" by DAFILEMAN retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Easy_Listening/AMBIENTA-DAFILEMA-2384/
"Sunday Night" by MPDeluxe retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Easy_Listening/Jazz/sunday_n-MPdeLuxe-8312/