Can anyone explain the reason why "the" is used in some cases and not in others? I don't think the meaning of the sentence changes.
"People go skiing in the winter." "People go skiing in winter."
Is there a slight difference? I know British English doesn't use "the" when referring to being hospitalzed, "He is in hospital" instead of "He is in the hospital."
Am I wrong if I don't use "the" or if I use it??