Uso de THIS THAT THESE THOSE + PRONUNCIACIÓN / Curso Completo de Inglés 🇺🇸

Key Concepts:

• This: Singular, close proximity.
• That: Singular, far proximity.
• These: Plural, close proximity.
• Those: Plural, far proximity.
• Singular Nouns: A dog, a house, a person, a pencil.
• Plural Nouns: Dogs, houses, people, pencils.
• Proximity: Closeness or distance of an object or person.

Usage of This and That (Singular Nouns):

• This and that are used with singular nouns (e.g., a dog, a house, a person, a pencil).
• This is used when the object is close to the speaker. Example: "This house is mine" (when inside the house). "This is Amanda, she's my best friend" (when presenting Amanda). "This dog is mine."
• That is used when the object is far from the speaker. Example: "That house is mine" (when crossing the street and pointing to the house). "That is my brother" (when the brother is far away).
• That's is a contraction of that is. Example: "That's my dog," "That's my house," "That's my shirt."

Usage of These and Those (Plural Nouns):

• These and those are used with plural nouns (e.g., dogs, houses, people, pencils).
• These is used when the objects are close to the speaker. Example: "These are my favorite movies" (when the movies are nearby). "These pencils are yellow." "These are my yellow pencils." "These are my pets" (when the pets are close).
• Those is used when the objects are far from the speaker. Example: "Those movies are my favorite" (when the movies are far away). "Those are my friends."

Examples and Application:

• Camera Example: "This is my new camera." (The camera is close).
• Friends Example: "Those are my friends." (The friends are far).
• Brother Example: "That is my brother." (The brother is far).
• Pets Example: "These are my pets." (The pets are close).

Proximity Determination:

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of determining whether the object or person is close (cerca) or far (lejos) to choose the correct demonstrative pronoun.
• Questions like "Is it close or far?" (Esta cerca o lejos?) are used to reinforce the concept.

Conclusion:

The video provides a clear and concise explanation of the difference between this, that, these, and those in English, focusing on proximity and number (singular vs. plural). The examples and interactive questions help viewers understand and apply the concepts effectively. The key takeaway is to consider both the distance of the object and whether it is singular or plural when choosing the correct demonstrative pronoun.