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"A" and "the" are really confusing to Japanese English learners. [<em>All English sentences start out with a capital, even if the word is in quotation marks.</em>]
I know how to use "a" and "the" before nouns, but I don't understand the rule well.
"A" is used for only one thing which that is nonspecific, also general speaking or it is used as a general reference. while "The" is used for the a thing we already talked or knew about it, which means "the" is used for specific things.
"The" is also has exemptions exceptions such as "the moon", "the sun" and "the universe." There These terms are recognized by people as being that these are the only one of their kind. [<em>These might actually be cases of the "specific things" rule.</em>]
I will try to write using these two articles.
I went shopping with my daughter at the store. She have always has been asking me to take her.
She wanted to buy a blue, lowrise pair of jeans, but that the store didn't have the a good pair she wanted.
My daughter and I were very hungry and decided to go to a restaurant when we went shopping in the center of Tokyo.
We didn't know what kind of restaurants that the area has had, so we searched it on the net and found the a good one. [<em>Using 'the' here makes it sound like there is only one good restaurant in Tokyo. There are probably many. "A" is appropriate here because you found one of the good restuarants.</em>]
My computer was finally out of order stopped working so I decided to buy a new computer one.
When I went to the store, there are were many kinds of computers, such as brand-new, second hand, branded and non-branded.
I was at a loss to choose but I picked up the a pink, non-branded, second hand computer. [<em>Use "a" here because you stated there were many types of computers to choose from.</em>]
There aren't any words such as "a" and "the" in Japanese, so I'm really confused when I write and speak in English.
I know how to use these articles but I can't apply these them well in the sentences I make.--<em>"The" and "a" can be confusing in the beginning. I encourage you to read in English as much as possible and it will become easier to use these words over time. I liked your use of the idiom "I was at a loss to choose..." Well done and keep practicing!</em>
0 votedApril 4, 20152Hi everyone
I want to learn English because on October 1st I´ll be at the USA National Phenology Network. I need to practice because when I speak this language I can´t make sentences in my mind. and Even when I talk with other people it is difficult because I feel that they speak so fast that it's sometimes is difficult for me undestand what that they say.
Also, I need to learn new or more vocabulary, and in what case when I should use some words like "another or other" "among or between" or something else.<em>Very good! I can relate to what you say. I feel the exact same way about Spanish. Keep practicing and keep up the good work!</em>
0 votedJuly 28, 20140A squirrel.
Today my parents and I walked in the park. One moment we saw a squirrel up a tree with nuts. She was eating. My father decided to take some photos. I said to him, "She's eating - don't meddle!" However, my father took two or three photos that made a noise. At the moment of his last photo, two nuts knocked on my head. So, its means: Don't make problems for squirrels during their supper!
0 votedJuly 27, 20141- Aqui Voy! Este es mi primera entrada del cuaderno. Aprendí español hace muchos años cuando estaba en la escuela secundaria. He estado intentando para aprender más por durante muchos años ahora. Vida es muy ocupada com my familia, criar a mis hijos y trabajo. Tengo la intención de practicar todos los días hasta que sea fluido en español. Gracias y que tengas buen dia !July 27, 201480
Tryng to use past modals
You should have been careful! I always say that to you that!
At midnight my sister wasn't at home yet. Her flight must have been late.
You couldn't have got that job, you haven't worked hard enough!
I would have stayed with you but life worked against us.
If I met you earlier, our lives would have been different.0 votedJuly 26, 20141Confidence
I always use <em>(consider "speak" instead of "use")</em> Arabic and shy away from using (<em>"speaking")</em> English.
I will change and believe in myself.
I'm going to push myself and learn because I believe that you cannot stop learning. There is no benefit of living if we stop from learning.
I'm a girl who likes learning new things. I will try my best to learn more and more, and the most important thing is learning to speak the English language.0 votedJuly 26, 20140About my beautiful country Peru
Peru is my country, where I was born. July is an important month here, specifically the 28th of July, because it is Independence Day. Peruvian people have 3 free days for that reason. We can go on a short trip for those days. For example, you can visit Machu Picchu, which is a beautiful place considered the capital of South America. Despite the fact that I am Peruvian, I haven't been to Machu Picchu, but next year I will go.
Well, what do I plan on doing for these 3 days? My family and I are planning to visit my parents. What else? We´ll also go to the book fair to buy interesting books. Any recommendations?<em>I would also love to see Machu Picchu one day. Enjoy your trip!</em>
0 votedJuly 26, 20141How to describe the beauty in east Taiwan?
（I practice to write down which I describe as talking to my community tutor.）
Some travel magazines describe Taiwan as a beautiful place. I think the most fantastic tourist area is on the east coast.
Unlike other attractions, the east coast is less developed, so you can experience a totally different kind of lifestyle there, such as fresh air and natural surroundings. However, along with the growth of tourism, some popular places have seen an increase in noise and human activity. It has terribly changed the pure appearance which existed in the good old days.
So, if one day you have the opportunity to come to the east coast, I recommend you hike into the east or central mountains to enjoy the spectacular scenery, which is 100% non-artificial.
Take a long deep breath, let your lungs embrace the natural air and feel how the terrific mountains have affected to you. Only after this moment, can say you experienced the real east Taiwan.<em>The last part of this sentence was unclear to me what your were trying to say</em>, "Take the long deep breath, let the lung embrace the natural air as well as the terrific mountain done to you." <em>Otherwise, you did very well using descriptive words and attempting some complex sentences!</em>
0 votedJuly 25, 20142
