OPEN LESSON

Date of the lesson: 20 October 2026
Time: 11:00–11:50

Members of the Commission:

• Head of the Department: L.T. Alimbekova
• Chairperson of the Methodological Council of the Preparatory Centre: U. Ybyrayeva
• Senior Lecturer: G. Shukenova
• Lecturer: U. Smagulova

Course: 0
Groups: ҚГБ-1, ҚГФ-1
Semester: I

Master’s Degree Lecturer in English: G. Saparova

Lesson Topic: Articles (A / An / The / Zero Article)

Lesson Content

A / An — Indefinite Articles

They are used before singular countable nouns.

• a book
• a university
• an apple
• an interesting story

Note: The choice of article depends on the initial sound of the word, not its spelling.

The — Definite Article

It is used to refer to a specific object or something known to the speaker and listener. It is also used with unique objects and superlative adjectives.

• the book on the table
• the Sun
• the best student

Zero Article

The zero article is used with certain proper nouns, plural countable nouns in a general sense, uncountable nouns, and the names of languages and academic subjects.

• Kazakhstan
• Children need care.
• I like music.
• She studies English.

Conclusion

During the lesson, students will learn the rules for using articles in English and reinforce their knowledge through grammar exercises and text-based activities. The practical tasks will aim to develop students’ grammatical accuracy, reading skills, and writing skills.