I was recently speaking with a non-native English speaker and they asked me a question as to when we use the word 'the'.
EX: I will see you in the class vs I will see you in class. Is there a rule as to why the latter sounds more natural.
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2Depending on context, either is possible. – Jim Feb 23 '20 at 19:25
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Does this answer your question? How do American English and British English use the definite article differently? (see MT_Head's answer; 'in class' means 'when we are in a lesson '; 'in the class' means you both know which lesson it will be and are referring to that lesson. – Edwin Ashworth Feb 23 '20 at 19:32