Common Mistakes English Learners Make (and How to Fix Them)

Incorrect Word Order: In English, word order is crucial (e.g., "I went to the store" vs. "I store went to").
Fix: Practice sentence structure through writing and reading.

Confusing "a" and "an": Many learners mix these up.
Fix: Use "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds (e.g., “an apple”).

Overuse of "Very": “Very good” or “very bad” can sound repetitive.
Fix: Use stronger adjectives, like “excellent,” “terrible,” or “fantastic.”

Using "Will" Too Much for Future: Overuse of “will” for everything future-related can sound unnatural.
Fix: Learn to use “going to,” “shall,” or the present continuous for future actions.

Mixing Up Prepositions: “In,” “on,” and “at” confuse many learners.
Fix: Review common prepositions and phrases like “at the station,” “in the car,” and “on the bus.”

Overthinking Pronunciation: Trying too hard to sound perfect can make it worse.
Fix: Focus on speaking naturally and listen to native speakers.