Articles and Verbs in Headlines

Articles (a/an/the) are often omitted in headlines for brevity, even in formal situations.

In complete sentences, use articles (a/an/the) before singular countable nouns, unless it's an exception or uncountable.

The phrase "7 year old" functions as an adjective to describe a noun (e.g. boy).

The article, "the", is missing when the noun is a general reference.

Headlines often omit articles that might be needed in a formal sentence structure

Use "a" before consonants and "an" before vowels in the word that follows it.

In English, the words "firm" and "company" can both mean a business organization.

It is acceptable to omit articles in news headlines despite the absence of auxiliary verbs

In some contexts, "firm" and "company" are interchangeable, meaning the same thing. However, the word "firm" is often preferred in consulting, like "law firm".

A phrase to describe a young person with special talent in coding, in this case, 7 years old.

Accepting a job or starting a hobby. When talking about taking up a job, it means accepting the job/position.

To become well known or recognized for something, often suggesting expertise.

Used to talk about something that started in the past and continues to the present. It suggests an action with a current result.

Used to describe an action that is happening now.

Used to talk about completed actions in the past.

Describing a person's age using the number, rather than "years old".

To express something that is incomplete in the present, but will complete at a certain date in the future.

A job offer made to the person for a very specific role. British English prefers "post"; North American English prefers "position".

A management role focused on developing and supervising training programs for a company.

A person who is very talented at coding.

A phrase using age as an adjective describing a person.

Work that is done in exchange for money.

Because of; as a result of the success or quality of something.

Use the present simple tense with 'until' when referring to a future event. Example: 'I can't get a promotion until my English improves.'

Use the possessive 's' to show ownership when referring to a company's belongings. Example: 'Pro 32's chief executive.'

Use the preposition 'under' to describe something being subject to something else. Example: 'Illegal under Russian law.'

Use the preposition 'to' after 'look forward to' when expressing anticipation. Example: 'Looking forward to when Sergey would be able to join the company.'

Use the 'ing' form of a verb after most prepositions. Example: 'Looking forward to joining the company.'

Use the present simple tense with 'when' to describe a future event. Example: 'when Sergey would be able to join the company.'

When using 'years old' after 'when' and 'age', use the 's' on 'years' and the word 'old'. Example: 'When I am 14 years old.'

Use the 'ing' form of a verb after 'looking forward to' to describe an action. Example: 'I'm looking forward to joining the company.'

Use a noun after 'looking forward to' to express anticipation of something. Example: 'I'm looking forward to your next video.'

Two words joined by a preposition, often used together. Example: 'step by step'

Means gradually or incrementally. Example: 'We are going through this article step by step'.

Use 'in' after 'interested in' when expressing interest. Example: 'Subscribers interested in learning programming'.

Use the auxiliary verb 'to be' to form a complete sentence with 'interested in'.

Means to be the foundation or basis of something. Example: 'Understanding grammar rules underlies the ability to speak English fluently.'

To start developing an interest in something, making a transition from not being interested to being interested.

A verb that describes a change or movement from one state to another.

To be overly enthusiastic or absorbed in something, losing track of time or responsibilities.

To surpass or exceed someone or something in skill, knowledge, or results.

Training programs that help companies develop their employees' skills and knowledge.

A proposal of employment offered by an organization or person.

Based on the merits or quality of something, often referring to achievements.

A company that specializes in protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Systems that simulate the way the human brain learns and processes information, used in artificial intelligence.

The ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving.

Programming languages commonly used for game development, web applications, and data analysis.

To transmit digital files, such as videos, to a website or server.

People who have chosen to receive regular updates or content from a website, channel, or service.