Learn English Articles in Writing Class

Learning how to use definite and indefinite articles is not easy for ESL students. There are so many different rules and exceptions.  This quick review might help. It provides a simple explanation for six common rules about A/AN and THE.

ESL Writing Activity #1

Click to get the article grammar explanations, worksheet and answers.

ESL Writing Activity #2

Need an extension activity? This picture prompt can be used to combine two tasks. Ask students to write a short story based on the pictures. Tell students they should pay close attention to their use of articles in the story.