* "You" is the second person singular or plural. It refers to the person or people being directly addressed.
* Singular: "You are a good student." (talking to one person)
* Plural: "You are all invited to the party." (talking to multiple people)
* "They" is the third person plural. It refers to a group of people or things that are not the speaker or the person being addressed.
* Plural: "They went to the store." (talking about a group of people other than the speaker and listener)
Here's a table summarizing the differences:
| Pronoun | Person | Number | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| You | Second | Singular or Plural | The person or people being addressed |
| They | Third | Plural | A group of people or things other than the speaker and listener |
In simple terms:
* "You" is used when you're talking *directly* to someone.
* "They" is used when you're talking about someone or something *other than* the person you're talking to.