“A” or “An”? 🤯 You may have learned: 1. Use “a” before words that start with a consonant. 2. Use “an” before words that start with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u). We say a dog 🐶, a cat 🐕, or a banana 🍌 These words start with a consonant. We say an apple 🍎, an orange 🍊, or an egg 🥚 These words start with a vowel. But sometimes, this rule can feel tricky. For example: The word “hour” ⏳ starts with the letter h, but we say “an hour”. That’s because the “h” is silent, and the word sounds like it starts with a vowel: “our”. Now look at the word “university” 🏫 It starts with u, a vowel, but we say “a university”, not “an university”. That’s because the word begins with a “yoo” sound, which is a consonant sound. So remember! It’s not about the first letter, it’s the sound that matters. ➡️ Use “a” if it sounds like it starts with a consonant ➡️ Use “an” if the word sounds like it starts with a vowel Some more examples: • a house 🏠 • an honest person 🧍 • a European country 🌍 • an umbrella ☂️ It may feel confusing now but the more you listen and practice, the easier it gets. Keep practicing! You’re doing great :)