“The” is a **definite article**. ### Structure: **the + noun** ### Examples: * **the gym** * **the bank** * **the park** ### When do we use “the”? We use “the” when we talk about something **specific** or **known** to the speaker and listener. ### Examples: * *I’m going to the bank.* (a specific bank) * *Let’s meet at the park.* (a specific park) A1 Level Tip: * **a / an** = any one * **the** = a specific one