an English book
Note that we capitalize the names of languages.
pl clarify : english book or an english book
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thank you Ms Sue can we use an article before the name of languages or not pl clarify
It's tricky. When English is used as a noun, it doesn't need an article.
He's studying English.
English is a common language.
His friend speaks English.
It does need an article when it's used as an adjective.
The English book is on the floor.
An English teacher will write the curriculum.
An English translator will be here soon.
Check back again in a few hours. Another tutor may have more to add to this post.
He's studying English.
English is a common language.
His friend speaks English.
It does need an article when it's used as an adjective.
The English book is on the floor.
An English teacher will write the curriculum.
An English translator will be here soon.
Check back again in a few hours. Another tutor may have more to add to this post.