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المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة استاذ بدوى الدجوى

السلام عليكم

معلهش يا جماعة علشان الموضوع ده يخصنى
الاجابة فى tg فعلا كده بالضبط

طيب انا عايز حد يقوللى ايه الفرق بين
after university education
after a university education

انا بصراحة مش داخلة دماغى خالص

يا ريت كده اللى عنده كلمة حلوة ومقنعة يقولها بس تكون مقنعة

Hello Mr Badawy
I have been away from Cairo for about four days.
(This is the reason for my late reply)
I thought I read an explanation of "when we use the indefinite article with uncountable nouns. With difficulty I could remember where. Yes, in the "Practical English Usage" by Michael Swan. Page: 132 (entry 149-4)
Here is an extract of it that might setlle the whole matter with no need for forums
a/an with uncountable nouns
With certain uncountable nouns - especially nouns referring to human emotions and mental activity - we often use a/an when we are limiting their meaning in some way.
We need a secretary with a first-class knowledge of German. (NOT ... –with first class knowledge of German.)
She has always had a deep distrust of strangers.
That child shows a surprising understanding of adult behaviour.
My parents wanted me to have a good education. (NOT ... to have good education.)
You've been a great help.
I need a good sleep.

Note that these nouns cannot normally be used in the plural, and that most uncountable nouns cannot be used with a/an at all, even when they have an adjective.

My father enjoys very good health. (NOT ... a very good health.)
We're having terrible weather. (NOT ... a terrible weather)
He speaks excellent English. (NOT ... an excellent English.)
It's interesting work. (NOT ... an interesting work.)

Below I attached a picture of the original page of the book.