either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need to specify

It is all about pronunciation; you must have been taught incorrectly in the '50s. Let's look at a primary source for what's right or wrong in English. Quoting from the OED: "There is still some divergence of opinion over the form

Hello, I´m interested in using the indefinite article with the word "breakfast" and the position of the verb of frequency (in this sentence - never) with "to have breakfast"). I have this sentence. What is possible?: 1) I never have

1) I haven't *a* or *the* slightest idea? (yes I know it's superlative, but in some cases we may use an indefinite article with superlative degree) 2) *a" nice weather or without any article? (yes I know it's uncountable, but there is a

great question I think saying "uh" (or that upside down e sound) is most always going to sound "normal" to American English speakers. But we do use the long a (you spelled it ey) to give a very slightly different meaning. If I say "I ate