ESL WORKSHEET - Article “the” and proper nouns

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

NOUNS 4: USE OF ARTICLES WITH

PROPER NOUNS

LinguaHouse

Jun. 21, 2011

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Describing Places; Paraphrasing and Explaining; Grammar Practice; Articles; 7-9 Years Old; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 06/21/2011

In this lesson, students study and practice the use and omission of the article the before the names of people, places, buildings, organizations and institutions. The worksheet is suitable for both classroom practice and self-study.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.

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