Key Difference
There refers to a place or position.
Their shows possession, meaning something belongs to “them.”
They’re is a contraction of they are.
1. There (Location or Existence)
There is used to talk about a place or to indicate that something exists.

Examples:
The book is over there. (location)
There are many people at the park. (existence)
📝 Tip: There contains the word “here,” which can help you remember that it often talks about a place.

2. Their (Possession)
Their shows that something belongs to them.

Examples:
That is their house. (The house belongs to them.)
The students forgot their books. (The books belong to the students.)
📝 Tip: Their contains the word “heir,” which can remind you it’s related to ownership.

3. They’re (Contraction of They are)
They’re is a short form of they are.

Examples:
They’re going to the concert tonight. (They are going)
I think they’re ready for the test. (They are ready)
📝 Tip: If you’re unsure, try replacing they’re with they are in the sentence. If it still makes sense, they’re is correct.

Common Mistakes:
❌ Incorrect: Their are many reasons to study English.
✅ Correct: There are many reasons to study English. (talking about existence)

❌ Incorrect: I went to they’re house yesterday.
✅ Correct: I went to their house yesterday. (shows possession)

Practice Time! 📝
Fill in the blanks with there, their, or they’re:

___ going to visit me next week.
The children are playing over ___.
Have you seen ___ new car?
___ are five apples on the table.
___ dog is very cute.
Answers:
They’re going to visit me next week.
The children are playing over there.
Have you seen their new car?
There are five apples on the table.
Their dog is very cute.
Pro Tip:
There = location or existence
Their = possession (ownership)
They’re = they are