Lesson 1: Countable & Uncountable Nouns

Lesson 1: Countable & Uncountable Nouns
Welcome! When buying things at the market, sometimes we can count them exactly (like "two mangoes"), and sometimes we can't (like "water"). Knowing the difference between Countable and Uncountable nouns is the secret to using English grammar correctly! Vocabulary List: Mango (Countable) - A fleshy, yellowish-red tropical fruit. You can count them (one mango, two mangoes). Motorbike (Countable) - A two-wheeled vehicle driven by an engine. You can count them. Tourist (Countable) - A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Rice (Uncountable) - Small white or brown grains eaten as food. You cannot count individual grains in English grammar. Water (Uncountable) - A liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain. Liquids are always uncountable. Traffic (Uncountable) - Vehicles moving on a public highway. This refers to the whole concept, so it is uncountable. Common Mistake In English, you cannot add an 's' to uncountable nouns. We say "I d…