Language Research

this · determiner

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this (ALREADY MENTIONED)

A1 used to refer to something that you have already talked about

Dictionary examples:

Most people don't agree with this decision.

How did you hear about this course?

Learner example:

This factory makes fuel tanks [for] cars. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

this (CAN BE SEEN)

A1 used to refer to something or someone that can be seen or pointed to

Dictionary examples:

How much is this sofa?

David gave me these earrings for my birthday.

this (TIME)

A1 used to refer to the present week, month, year, etc. or the one that comes next

Dictionary examples:

I'll see you this evening.

We're going to Canada later this year.

Kate and Nigel are getting married this June.

Learner example:

My friend's name is LIN XIAO XU, she comes from China. She is 20 years old this year. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Portuguese)

this · pronoun

/ðɪs/

this (ALREADY MENTIONED)

A2 used to refer to something that you have already talked about

Dictionary examples:

What's this we've heard about you moving to Scotland?

I've had enough of this!

This is why you should always lock your bike up.

Learner example:

We make a special [dish called] "bigos".This is cooked cab[b]age with beef, wild mushrooms and onion. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Czech)

this (CAN BE SEEN)

A2 used to refer to something or someone that can be seen or pointed to

Dictionary examples:

This is the cafe I was telling you about.

How did this get here?

Whose glasses are these?

this (THING HAPPENING)

A2 used to refer to something that is happening or something that you are doing

Dictionary examples:

This is how you prepare the fish.

Is this the first time you've been to London?

this and that

C2 different things which are not very important

Dictionary example:

"What are you doing today?" "Oh, just this and that."

Learner example:

He used to call his friends daily, chat about this and that, release the tension through silly jokes, even go out with them once in a while. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

this · adverb

/ðɪs/

this

C1 used when describing the size, amount, or state of something or someone

Dictionary examples:

It was only about this high off the ground.

She has never been this late for school before.