Let’s Talk: Language

Presentation & Discussion

COUNT & NON-COUNT NOUNS
There are many things in life that you can count directly. There are
others you cannot.

Things you can count directly include nouns that represent items,
situations, events, and conditions.

Things you cannot count directly include nouns that represent liquids,
substances, chemicals, gases, personal traits, and feelings.
 FORM:
COUNT USE “A” & “AN” BEFORE THE NOUN.
NON-COUNT DOESN’T USE ANYTHING BEFORE THE NOUN.

MEANING:
THE USE OF A QUANTIFIER (“A”, “AN”, “BOTTLE OF”, “KILO OF”, “SOME”)
INDICATES A QUANTITY. SOME NOUNS DO NOT USE QUANTIFIERS.

USE:
YOU USE COUNT & NON-COUNT NOUNS IN ANY CONVERSATION OR
WRITING. FOR COUNT NOUNS, IT IS CLEAR YOU ARE REFERRING TO ONE
THING, SITUATION, EVENT OR CONDITION.
Handbag Wallet Ticket Money Milk Gasoline

Water Air Alcohol

Ant Dog Artist

Accident Party Job Salt Stress Time

 Some A lot of Plenty of
A Handbag A Wallet A Ticket
Money Milk Gasoline

Some A lot of Plenty of

An Ant A Dog An Artist Water Air Alcohol

An Accident A Party A Job Some Salt A lot of Stress Plenty of Time

 Interactional
Think about these questions and answers…
What is it? / What does it look like? It is a / an / … / It’s…..

When do people get it? / What do people use it for? People get one when …. / People use it to….
/ When do they use it? / They use it when…

Do you have one? Tell me about it.

Yes, I do. I have ….. It is…… / …..helps you to….
/ How does it affect or help you?

…… and …. are two examples. …. is better / more

Can you compare two examples of count or non-count nouns?
important than …. because

If you are buying a …… / If you are using…. Then you

Do you have any advice or recommendations for your example?
should….

Can you give me an example of a situation with the count or

You need ….. when …… / It is good to have ….when
non-count noun?
Think about this example…
It is a / an / … / It’s…..

People get one when …. / People use it to….

/ They use it when…

Yes, I do. I have ….. It is…… / …..helps you to….

…… and …. are two examples. …. is better / more

important than …. because

If you are buying a …… / If you are using…. Then you

should….

You need ….. when …… / It is good to have ….when

• Car • Picture • Humidity • Technology
• Motorcycle • Souvenir • Wine • Power
• Cake • Salad • Cheese • Credit
• Plane ticket • Hamburger • Vinegar • Energy
• Pepper
• Book • Girlfriend / • Strength
boyfriend • Chili Sauce
• Tablet • Enthusiasm
• Charger • Hair
• Smartphone • Good taste
Cable • Cologne /
• Laptop Perfume • Heat
• App
Dictionary
 Linguistic
Think about these questions and answers…
What is a count noun? / What is a non-count noun? A count / non-count noun is a noun that….

How are a count noun and a non-count noun different? A count noun has … and a non-count noun ….

Can you give me an example of a count noun?

Can you use it in a sentence?
Sure. Here’s an example: “………….”.
Here’s a sample sentence: “………….”.
Can you give me an example of a non-count noun?
Can you use it in a sentence?

What is the plural form of a count noun?

The plural form of a count noun has …. / is ….
Is there a plural form for a non-count noun?

Can you ask me three questions with count or non-count nouns? Sure. Here’s the first / second / third question: “……..?”
• Think as much as you can about
a count noun.
• Think of 10 things to say about
the count-noun in 30 seconds.
• Say everything you can about
the count-noun for 30 seconds.
• Now do the same for a non-
count noun.
• Think of another 10 examples
and practice.
Let’s Speak: Language
Discussion & Practice
Instructions
• The teacher will ask you questions.
• Respond to the questions with as much information as possible.
• Use the pictures to help you.
• Use language from your online course and the Let’s Speak
materials.
• Answer in complete statements.
Language Discussion
1. PREPARE

2. SPEAK
Interactional
Think about the situation…

• You are in a supermarket.

• You are with a friend.
• You need to buy things for a
party.
• You have to decide on 10
things for the party.
• Use count and non-count
nouns.
Interactional
Act out the situation…