⭐ Common Mistakes Beginners Make in English (and How to Fix Them)

 

⭐ Common Mistakes Beginners Make in English (and How to Fix Them) 

Introduction

When learning English as a beginner, it’s normal to make mistakes. In fact, mistakes are part of the learning process. However, some errors are very common and can slow your progress if you don’t correct them early. In this post, you’ll discover the most frequent mistakes beginners make—and easy tips to fix them.

1. Mixing Up “I am”, “He is”, “They are”

Many beginners confuse the verb to be.

❌ I am go to school.
✔ I am going to school.
✔ I go to school.

Tip: Remember the forms:

  • I am

  • You/We/They are

  • He/She/It is

2. Forgetting the “S” in the Present Simple

Beginners often forget to add -s for he/she/it.

❌ He go to work.
✔ He goes to work.

Tip: Only he, she, and it take -s.

3. Using the Wrong Word Order

English has a fixed sentence structure:
Subject + Verb + Object

❌ Always I lunch eat.
✔ I always eat lunch.

Tip: Keep your sentences simple and follow SVO.

4. Translating Directly From Your Language

Many mistakes happen because learners translate word-by-word.

❌ I have 20 years.
✔ I am 20 years old.

Tip: Learn full expressions, not single words.

5. Misusing “a”, “an”, and “the”

Articles can be confusing for beginners.

  • a + consonant sound → a book, a dog

  • an + vowel sound → an apple, an hour

  • the → specific things

❌ I have an book.
✔ I have a book.

6. Confusing “Much” and “Many”

Use much for uncountable nouns.
Use many for countable nouns.

❌ How much apples?
✔ How many apples?

7. Using the Wrong Tense

Beginners often use the present simple instead of the present continuous.

❌ I eat now.
✔ I am eating now.

Tip:
Present Simple → habits
Present Continuous → actions happening now

8. Pronouncing Silent Letters

Some English words have letters you don’t pronounce.

  • k in know

  • b in comb

  • l in talk

  • w in write

❌ I will k-now.
✔ I will know.

9. Overusing “Very”

Beginners say very too much.

❌ very big
✔ huge
✔ enormous

Using richer vocabulary makes your English sound more natural.

10. Being Afraid to Speak

The biggest mistake of all!

Many beginners avoid speaking because they fear making mistakes.

Truth:
Mistakes help you learn.
You improve by speaking, not by staying silent.

Conclusion

Beginners make these mistakes all the time—but the good news is that they’re easy to fix when you know them. Keep practicing, stay confident, and don’t be afraid to use English every day. With time, you will get better!

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