Learn how to use this, that, these, and those in English. This beginner lesson (A1) will help you understand how to talk about things that are near and far, and how to use singular and plural nouns correctly.
In this video, you will learn: • THIS and THAT (before singular nouns) • THESE and THOSE (before plural nouns) • How to talk about things near vs. far • Simple sentence patterns • Practice with examples and a short quiz
💡 These words help you clearly show which one or which ones you mean. This lesson is helpful for A1 beginners building a strong foundation in English grammar.
📌 Tip: Repeat the examples out loud to improve your speaking and confidence.
Hi. I'm Jennifer.
Let's learn how to use THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE.
Ready?
How do we know what or who a person is talking about?
We use the names of objects.
We use nouns.
We use THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE.
They tell us which one or which ones.
We use THIS and THAT for singular nouns.
That chair is good.
This is for things close to us.
Things that are near.
That is for things far from us.
Look at this hat.
I like it.
Look at that horse.
It's beautiful.
We use THESE and THOSE for plural nouns.
These pencils.
These people.
Those pencils.
Those people.
THESE is for things close to us.
Things that are near.
THOSE is for things far from us.
Look at these photos.
Look at those pretty houses.
Let's use THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE.
Choose the correct word.
Five.
These birds here are babies.
Six.
These shoes are pretty.
Seven.
I like this music.
Eight.
Is that car new?
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