First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I'm <em>(or, I am)</em> learning the English language.

When using a contraction like "I'm / I am", remember to use the apostrophe ( ' ) for the letter which disappears in the formation of the contraction.

The definite article "the" is used for specific nouns, and the indefinite articles "a" and "an" are used with non-specific, general nouns.   You might say,

"I am learning a new language."  Here, the word "language" refers to one language among many - it is non-specific and general.  Because it is general, I might raise a question to you, and say in return,

"Great!  Which language are you learning?"  which you now answer specifically:

"I am learning the English language."

I hope this is helpful!