Common Beginner English Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

A simple guide to help you feel more confident using English every day.

Are you learning English at A1 or A2 level? This post is for you.

Here are some very common mistakes and simple ways to fix them.

Missing “a” or “an”

😢 Mistake: 

I have car. | He is teacher. | I need umbrella.

😁 Fix: 

I have a car. | He is a teacher.

I need an umbrella.

2. Plural +s

😢 Mistake: 

Two apple. | Three student.

😁 Fix: 

Two apples. | Three students.

3. Missing “to be”

😢 Mistake: 

I happy. | She from Italy. | They sisters.

😁 Fix: 

I am happy. → I’m happy.

She is from Italy. → She’s from Italy.

They are sisters → They’re sisters.

4. He or she → verb+s

😢 Mistake: 

She work in a cafe. | He want a coffee.  

😁 Fix: 

She works in a cafe. | He wants a coffee.

5. Asking questions

😢 Mistake: 

Where you live? | What you do?

When you work?

😁 Fix: 

Where do you live? | What do you do?

When do you work?

6. Routine or now?

Routine

I work every day.

I have a shower in the morning.

I read a book at night.

Now (right now)

I’m studying English.

I'm reading a blog.

Keep your English simple and clear. Practice a little every day.

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See you in the classroom,

Nicole

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