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English for Migrants

Friday, 7 August, 2015

Unit Nouns

Sometimes in NZ Kiwis call an apartment or small commercial building a unit. In English language the word "Unit� is used to talk about nouns. To say you want "a sugar� for your coffee, would not be right. So Unit Nouns are used to make things clear and precise to the listener. How does this work? In this lesson you will find out what a unit noun is and when and how to use them in your speaking and writing.

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