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this year

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. The current year; the 12-month period that is happening now.

fixed phr.. A deictic temporal adverbial phrase referring to the current calendar year.


SIMPLE

I am learning a new language this year.

CONTEXTUAL

She plans to finish her degree this year and start looking for a job.

COMPLEX

The economic forecast for this year predicts slow growth, forcing many companies to reconsider their expansion plans and focus on consolidation.

Usage

Functions as an adverb of time and usually does not require a preposition like 'in' or 'on'.

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'last year' and 'next year' to introduce temporal deixis, where the meaning depends on when the speaker is talking.

Pitfall

In this year, I will travel.This year, I will travel.The phrase 'this year' functions as an adverb and does not need a preposition like 'in'.

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