There Is and There Are for Places

Learn how to use there is and there are to describe places in English. Simple rules, clear examples, and easy practice for A1 beginners.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: القواعد
  • المستوى: A1
  • وقت القراءة: 1 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

Do You Make These Mistakes? Many beginners say things like: ❌ "There are a park near my house." ❌ "There is two chairs in the room." These sentences feel almost right — but they are wrong. The good news? One simple rule fixes both mistakes every time. The Rule: Singular vs. Plural Use there is when you talk about one thing . Use there are when you talk about two or more things . Think of it this way: is = one. are = many. ✅ There is a park near my house. (one park) ✅ There are two chairs in the room. (two chairs) ✅ There is a big supermarket on my street. (one supermarket) You use there is an…

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When do I use 'there is' and when do I use 'there are'?
Use 'there is' with one singular noun and 'there are' with two or more (plural) nouns. For example: 'There is a café' (one) vs. 'There are two cafés' (two).
Can I use 'there is' with uncountable nouns like water or money?
Yes! Uncountable nouns (like water, money, or traffic) are treated as singular, so you use 'there is'. For example: 'There is a lot of traffic on this road.'
How do I make 'there is / there are' negative?
Add 'no' after the verb: 'There is no bank here' or 'There are no buses today.' This is the simplest way for beginners.
How do I ask a question with 'there is / there are'?
Swap the order: put 'is' or 'are' before 'there'. For example: 'Is there a pharmacy near here?' or 'Are there any seats?'