In today’s live class, Teacher Robin is talking about some of the most common mistakes made by English learners according to their native language. You can participate by writing in the comments. Enjoy!
Common Mistakes Comprehension
Grammar – Common Mistakes Made by English Learners 
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Common mistakes made by English learners
- Spanish speakers
-False friends:
Embarazada – pregnant - Embarrassed – Feeling ashamed or shy
-Constipado – to have a cold- Constipated – to have difficulty with bowel movements
-Possessive adjectives:
His and her are the same word in Spanish
-Do vs. Make – same word in Spanish
-How to say your age:
I am 21. (correct)
I have 21. (incorrect)
How to express agreement:
I agree. (correct)
I am agree. (incorrect)
B and V pronunciation – same sound in Spanish
Russian speakers
-Russian does not have definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the)
-No dental fricatives (three becomes free)
-Fewer vowel sounds in Russian (5-6)
15 in English
Mandarin Chinese speakers
-No singular or plural
-“Th” sound
-Pronunciation of “L” and “R” sounds
-Intonation: how the voice rises and falls
Examples:
I ate a very berry ice cream.
There are four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west.- I will collect and correct the English exercises.
I am Italian and it is difficult for me to pronounce H in English
Practice makes perfect! I am sure you can do it, don’t give up! Thanks for sharing!
I’m Italian and I believe that the majority of mistakes in Spanish language is the same mistakes of Italian. Maybe in Italian and Spanish there are different false friends.
There are some false friends that can confuse learners. However, if you keep practicing you’ll be able to notice them quicker! Thanks for sharing and keep the good work!
thanks for explaining this question are relevant for not do mistakes.
That’s great! Thanks for sharing Casto!
I’m fom Albenan and I need to learn to write English
I am sure you can do it if you keep practicing, at least a little, everyday! Keep the good work!
The most difficult thing is intonation. I must go abroad or watch more English movies…
Practice makes perfect! Keep the good work Stephanie!