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@TheTorpila

2 жыл бұрын

With "bed" and "prison", " "hospital" there are examples where you must use "the" - the blanket is on the bed, and etc

@MuhammadShahid-xd4ry

Жыл бұрын

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@EnglishWithGreg

Жыл бұрын

@@MuhammadShahid-xd4ry Go here: book.englishquickfix.com/, enter your email address, and you'll receive it via email (check your spam / trash folder if you don't see it!)

@nurhafizahyaacob

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@marjoenelmarinas52

Жыл бұрын

Hi sir Greg. Im just confused with the " I wish i was in bed".. Should we really use "IN" for bed?

"In THE hospital" is correct in American English. The British usage sounds extremely odd to Americans.

@Trifler500

Жыл бұрын

Yeah in the US any building gets "the"

@Firguy

Жыл бұрын

@@Trifler500 Except for when we say somebody is "in prison" or "in jail"

@DarkxPunk

Жыл бұрын

@@Firguy In prison or in jail doesn’t get “the” because prison and jail refer to more of a state of being than specific location. Jailed, imprisoned. But say you were referring to a “jail house” or a “state prison” then you would say in the jail house or in the prison. But you can’t say stuff like factoried or buildinged because those are places not states of being. Hope that makes sense.

@Trifler500

Жыл бұрын

@@Firguy True, but if we're talking about a specific prison or jail we do sometimes add "the"

@mikeb5613

Жыл бұрын

@@Firguy In the slammer. In hell, not in the hell.

I’ve been teaching ESL for 17 years. When teaching something like “in hospital” versus “in the hospital” you should always acknowledge the difference between different accents or dialects. Characterizing a dialectic variation as “wrong” because it’s not your native dialect is just setting up students for confusion later if they encounter it in a different context.

@leahkotlarchyk679

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Saying a dialectical variation or accent variation is "wrong" is also a characteristic of prescriptivism, which is generally looked down upon as being close-minded by most modern linguist anyways. Language shifts and changes, both due to distance and time. If we all spoke "correctly", we'd still be speaking Old English.

@Sophie-dd5xr

Жыл бұрын

Also an ESL teacher and completely agree.

@leojwolfhouse8746

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We all aren't going around speaking in Shakespeare's English, so obviously language changes, dialects diverge, and no one dialect is objectively "correct."

@grahamjohn3198

Жыл бұрын

I generally agree that you should take account of regional variations but I can't think of an example of how that applies to "hospital" and "in the hospital". Do you know a country/region where it doesn't apply?

@leahkotlarchyk679

Жыл бұрын

@@grahamjohn3198 In the United States, we almost always put "the" in from of the word hospital. It would be exceedingly rare to hear anyone born and raised here to say, "in hospital". Actually, the same could be said about the example given for "university" as well.

In America we always use "the" with university and hospital. (A dialectal difference here.) In all the other examples given, American and UK usage are identical.

@MySnackTime

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was going to say the same thing. You can't say its incorrect when it technically isn't. It may not be how people speak British English but it is correct in regards to American English.

@tc2334

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. 'In hospital' sounds wrong to me upon first hearing.

@stevecarson4162

Жыл бұрын

Yes, in North America, this advice sounds very strange. I live in Canada, and the building across the street from me is "the hospital" -- not "hospital". Therefore I would be "in the hospital" if I was a patient there.

@lightfeather7948

Жыл бұрын

that explains why it sounded strange to me at first

@auldfouter8661

Жыл бұрын

@@stevecarson4162 Probably from Scots influence , I suspect. We'd say " he's at the school" when we mean he's old enough to be attending school. " you'll get the jile ( jail) for that " meaning you'll get sent to jail for doing that. See the Billy Conolly song " If It Wisnae Fur Wer Wellies" , where he sings " you'd be in the hospital or infirmaree".

Hi Greg, great lesson! I'm 73 and I'm writing from Tuscany Italy. I'm trying to improve my low english level. You speak slowly and clearly so that everyone can understand. You're a great teacher! Thanks a lot

@Zipperneck.

Жыл бұрын

'English', not 'english'. I'm trying to improve my poor level of English... or low level of English proficiency.

@Mike-fg4ir

Жыл бұрын

Why do you need to improve your English at that age

@michele6744

9 ай бұрын

Grande!!!!!

The only exceptions I use in my American dialect are "in the hospital" (sick) vs. "at the hospital" (visiting), and most speakers I know, including myself, drop the definite article before instruments ("I play piano, She's great at playing guitar, etc.).

@iCarus_A

Жыл бұрын

As far as I'm taught, the definitive article simply means you are referring to a definitive thing (hence the name). Saying "I'm in the hospital" refers to "the" specific hospital you are in/referring to. Conversely, saying you play "the" piano wouldn't make sense as you can (presumably) play all pianos roughly as well. Though I think there are people who use "the" with instruments too, for instance, "she plays the piano and he's our drummer," which in this case you refer to the specific piano in the band

@openminds8765

Жыл бұрын

Americans in general don't use "Thee"

@dirremoire

Жыл бұрын

American English isn't a dialect of anything. It's just American English.

@iCarus_A

Жыл бұрын

@@dirremoire are you an american, perchance?

@tibethatguy

Жыл бұрын

@@dirremoire American English is a dialect of English. Any location-based variation of a language is a dialect, regardless of its speaker population or status in society.

Several people have mentioned that in the U.S. we say "the hospital," but another distinction is not only would we say someone is "in the hospital" if they were a patient, we would say "*at* the hospital" if they were working there or visiting there. We don't typically say someone is in university, we say they're in college, and they go to (which very well may be a university). Some universities have "The" in their name, some do not, but if the first word of the institution's name is "University" we will put a "The" in front of it when referring to it, e.g. I went to the University of Michigan. If I referred to its abbreviated form, I'd say "I went to U of M," not "I went to the U of M." To make things more confusing, here in Minnesota, the University of Minnesota is referred to as "the U." The thing is, these distinctions can be regional. Different states refer to Interstate Highways in different ways. In California, they'll say, "Take the I-5 north out of Los Angeles." In Michigan, we'd say, "I took I-75 south when I drove to Florida." In Minnesota, not only do we omit "the" from the name of the Interstate highway, we skip saying the "I." I took 94 east to go to St. Paul." No one's going to misunderstand you, though!

Interesting. As an American and an Anglophile I've often wondered why the Brits say don't use "the" with university or hospital. You've helped me understand this. It still of course sounds very strange to an American ear, but at least I now know why.

As US, we commonly use 'the' for cases of 'hospital' and 'university' in either of the examples.

A very useful and well explained lesson! Thanks Greg!

Great video again. Thanks a lot, Greg. I've shared the video with my students right away, who are really confused about the topic. 😊

I give a big thumbs up to you. Because the articles are existing confusion to most of us. You have cleared up any doubt or confusion about it. I appreciate that. Cheers!

No doubt, how useful and practical this lesson is, Greg. Thank you. I wish that your daughter get recover, and both of you come back home very soon.

I wish you good health for your baby, I'm so very sorry. I will pray for her! A strong strong hug!

The great lesson!!! Thanks a lot, Greg!

Thanks for the fast feedback!! Cheers and keep making those great videos!!

Hi Greg! I am a taiwanese student trying to improve my English skills recently. Thanks for sharing these useful knowledge so that I can speak more natively.

Sir, you are a great teacher I have ever met on KZread! Thumb up!

Very useful video, I always struggled with the usage of "the". Thank you very much for this class.

Texas English Speaker here: We say: He's in the hospital. (He's sick, etc) She's at the hospital. (She's visiting someone, or she works there and is currently there.) We also say: I'm going to the grocery store. But: I'm at Kroger. OR I'm at Walmart. (exception: some people in East Texas say I'm at the Walmart. OR I'm at Walmarts.)

😁😁so many things to remember! Thank you Greg😊

Greg, you are excellent! Thanks for this video!

Awesome video Greg Keep it up

Useful video!Thanks!

Very useful! Thanks A lot Greg

Your lesson is impressive and so helpful. Thanks.

Thank you so much Greg...you are a great teacher!

I just downloaded your book! You are a gifted teacher, thank you so much for your lessons 🙏

Super clearly explained!

thank you🙂. Your lesons is awesome

I’m from the USA and I never say in hospital. If you’re in the hospital you have a health problem. If you’re at the hospital, you’re visiting.

Wonderful. Teacher Greg is THE best!

Hey Greg. What the great video of yours. The video helped me in the understanding of the English language. You are a best.

Wow 😮 I have never heard such captivating and understandable explanation about "the"🎉 Thanks a lot, Greg ❤

Great lesson!😊

Thank you Greg, very good explanation.

Thanks a lot for this very-very useful lesson!!!

Thank you Greg for the lesson.

Hi Greg, very good explained !! What you are explaining in your videos is a very good thing becase, not many teachers give this very specific topic

@Trifler500

Жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind he's wrong in the US.

You are the best teacher! Thank you.

Oh my gosh!!! Thanks a lot about your great lesson my amazing teacher keep up the good work!!!! I have understood more from your lessons

Thanks for your useful video,mate.

I'm so thankful for this lesson

Pretty concise and precise. Thank you. 🙏🏻

@juancas0736

Жыл бұрын

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Very useful explanation. Thanks.

I found it very educative and informative. You are, indeed, a graat teacher.

Extraordinary information, I must listen the lesson for several times to understand the gist of it! Thank you, again and again, that the information that you have delivered to us!

@EnglishWithGreg

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Engin! 😀

I like your teaching. Professional and clear.

Thanks ! you're THE teacher !

Thank you for these important explanation.

Hi Greg Tks for this video on the usage of "THE". It's quite simple and very informative. Looking forward to having such videos in the near future. Bi from Ananthram until the next video

Thanks bro gotta clear understanding now on how to use these words.

Excellently explained 👌. Thank you sir 🙏

Extremely useful thank you

You're the best teacher Greg👍👏.

I loved this lesson, it’ll help me to improve to communicate better.

This lesson was very helpful, thank you very ,very much 😀 🙏🙏🙏🌹

Very useful video. I wish I have seen it earlier. Thank you so much

Great lesson, thanks a lot.

Very good explanation.

Hi Greg, I really enjoy watching you clear and precise explanations about grammar challenges. I wish you all the best. Miodrag

Thanks Greg, very useful information as I'm very confused using the word "THE"

Thanks for your sharing

Good job!

HI Greg!!! I am from Argentina. I studied English for a long time. In any case, your classes are very useful to me. I can always improve and learn something new. I hope I have not made any mistake, I don't want to use translators.😂Thanks.

@EnglishWithGreg

2 жыл бұрын

It's always better to use your brain and make mistakes than to use a translator! 😀

@isabelsilviaelola562

Жыл бұрын

@@EnglishWithGreg Hi Greg!!! I completely agree with you, I 'm using my brain. I made a joke about using a translator... I swear!!! 😄Thanks!!!!

@ajs11201

Жыл бұрын

@@isabelsilviaelola562 Your English is very good. Would you mind a couple friendly suggestions from a native speaker? In your introduction, I would have said "I *have* studied English" since the present perfect suggests that your studies have not completely ended. And second, I think the plural "mistakes" fits that sentence better. I hope you find that helpful--I only offer it as a friend, so I hope you are not offended.

@isabelsilviaelola562

Жыл бұрын

@@ajs11201 Hi!!! Your suggestions are very helpful to me. They don´t bother me at all. I am trying to improve my English. Thanks!!!

@ajs11201

Жыл бұрын

@@isabelsilviaelola562 I'm ao glad. Thanks for your friendly reply.

After a few videos.. I'm sold lol.. I subscribe

You are fantastic!

Very informative. I like the way you move your eyebrows to show how the English language is logical with specific orders, giving me a strong impression so that it's easy to remember. Thank you!

Very well explained

Thanks for the good clarification Greg. I had no idea how much difference there is in the phrase with the use of THE - 'in THE hospital' and 'in hospital'. Thank you!

@Sophie-dd5xr

Жыл бұрын

Also please keep in mind that this is British English. He’s not taking into consideration other Englishs like American, Canadian, South African, Australian, etc English. I know at least American English uses “in the hospital.” An American English teacher would consider it wrong to say “in hospital” in school. Most adults would assume your British though, I think.

@marioluigi9599

Жыл бұрын

@@Sophie-dd5xr That's because American English isn't even important. It's just a mutation. It shouldn't be used as THE standard for students to learn English. English comes from England. End of. Get over it And if you don't like it, stop speaking mutated English. Start speaking native American. At the end of the day, that's the native language of the lands you freely roam. English is just an invasion force

@Sophie-dd5xr

Жыл бұрын

@@marioluigi9599 That’s like saying Spain Spanish is the best model even though there are more Spanish speakers in the US than Spain, let alone the millions more in the central and south Americas whose dialects and accents are closer to each other than Spain Spanish. What a prick-ish way to think about things. No dialect is better than the other. Knowing the differences in pronunciation and grammar between dialects is key. You’re the one who seems to think there is one superior language dialect which is honestly a heap of bologna.

@marioluigi9599

Жыл бұрын

@@Sophie-dd5xr Of course the Spain Spanish is better. And that's the one that should be taught. If we followed your advice, we'd all be talking in a stupid indian accent because of the billions of Indians in India who speak English. YEAHHHHH, no thanks. I'm thankfully not as libbed out as you are.

@Sophie-dd5xr

Жыл бұрын

@@marioluigi9599 My opinion has nothing to do with political party. That says a lot about you actually. How much you don’t understand about language… I’m a language teacher. My degrees are in education and language. You’re opinions are so wrong, it’s saddening. I hope to god you’re not an educator.

Awesome teacher

Great one

Thank you for your free books, i learned a lot of things in your books. Thank you

What a wonderful explanation! Thank you so much. No matter how much I study, sometimes I still throw them at random 😂😂😂

Thank you. I have subscribed.

Very good lesson Thanks you!

Helpful lesson! In addition, it would be good to see why we need to use 'the'

Excellent!

We like your lessons,,you speak clear and slowly ,that is good for learners,,,,,thanks.

Thanks a lot.This video is very informative and helpfull.This subject seems simple bit very confusing.Your explanation is so precious for to understand.👍👍👍👍

Man you are a good teacher

Hello from Boston and a fellow English teacher on KZread 😊

👏thaaank you!👌

Adoooooro Greg!

Very nice video...!👏👏 Greetings from Brazil...!!

Interesting and useful lesson, great video i thank you a lot teacher Greg 👍

@EnglishWithGreg

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Nadiya 😀

Thank you, Greg!

@EnglishWithGreg

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😀

I’m a native English speaker. I got half way through this video and thought if I was learning English as a second language I’d be giving up about now.

Thanks!

Watching British TV and movies from 50 or 60 years ago, the British commonly said, "queue up", as a verb, similar to American, "line up", but more recently many Brits simply say, "queue", even when used as a verb. Grammatically, both might be, "correct" with, "in the hospital" and "in hospital" likely both being grammatically correct as well. I don't think the difference is separately by any grammar rules, but only by common usage.

Thanks my best teacher

Thank you! 🙂

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That's just what I need.

The work I did yesterday was amazing

I remember" the early bird catches the world " ! and " comes the sun" from the Beatles. btw. u are a great teacher ! thank u

Nice video!

One point to note - in American English, it's the norm to say "in the hospital" rather than "in hospital." To me, "in hospital" is a dead giveaway that someone's from a Commonwealth country.

Thank you.

OMG can you do one on Good and Well, or A or AN. So many people dont seem to know the difference