It is simple, yet a large percentage of the users misuse and misunderstand "the" on a daily basis. The existing instruction systems arent usually focused on tea

It is simple, yet a large percentage of the users misuse and misunderstand "the" on a daily basis. The existing instruction systems arent usually focused on teaching us grammar and semantics on an inutitive and experiential level where we understand completely the difference between a pen and the pen. The existing linguistic models aren't meant for comprehension but rather for identification. I believe this is why so many of us still misuse "the" grossly. Let's not jump on what is an "article" when explaining to e or just about any student, especially those who are trying to learn English! :)