Learning English Vocabulary Uncountable nouns
Mar 23, 2026
They explain what counts as uncountable nouns using everyday examples like money, water and research. Travel-related terms such as accommodation and baggage get special attention. Types of uncountable words are listed, from liquids and materials to feelings and school subjects. A short quiz and a quick tip help listeners spot uncountable nouns.
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Travel Example Shows Uncountable Nouns
- Colin the travel agent mentions planning travel and asks if you need advice from your bank before going abroad.
- The hosts use this short travel example to introduce uncountable nouns like travel, research and accommodation.
Avoid Plurals With Information Words
- Do avoid plural forms and articles a/an with information words like advice and information.
- Use quantifiers like some or structures like a piece of to say some advice or a piece of information.
Quantify Uncountables With A Piece Of
- Do use a piece of or two pieces of to quantify uncountable nouns when needed.
- Examples: a piece of information, two pieces of advice make uncountable nouns countable in context.