👋 Hi everyone,
Even advanced English learners make small mistakes that can affect clarity or confidence. This week, we’re breaking down 10 common mistakes and showing how to fix them — so you can speak and write more confidently at work, school, or daily life.
🔹 1️⃣ Confusing “Their / There / They’re”
💬 Mistake: “There going to the store.”
✅ Correct: “They’re going to the store.”
Their → possession
There → place
They’re → they are
🔹 2️⃣ Using “Less” Instead of “Fewer”
💬 Mistake: “I have less emails than you.”
✅ Correct: “I have fewer emails than you.”
Fewer → countable things
Less → uncountable things
🔹 3️⃣ Double Negatives
💬 Mistake: “I don’t need no help.”
✅ Correct: “I don’t need any help.”
Double negatives confuse meaning — stick to a single negative.
🔹 4️⃣ Wrong Prepositions
💬 Mistake: “I’m good in cooking.”
✅ Correct: “I’m good at cooking.”
💡 Mini Action: Pick 3 prepositions you often mix up and make one sentence per day using each.
🎉 Fun Fact / English Trivia
Did you know?
The word “set” has the highest number of meanings in English — over 430 different senses in the Oxford English Dictionary! 😲
Set the table → prepare for a meal
Set a goal → define a target
The sun sets → goes down
💡 Tip: Notice words with multiple meanings in context — it’s a fun way to expand your vocabulary and think like a native.
🔹 5️⃣ Misusing “Its / It’s”
💬 Mistake: “Its raining outside.”
✅ Correct: “It’s raining outside.”
🔹 6️⃣ Using “Advice / Advise” Wrong
💬 Mistake: “Can you give me some advise?”
✅ Correct: “Can you give me some advice?”
Advice → noun
Advise → verb
🔹 7️⃣ Confusing “Who / Whom”
💬 Mistake: “Whom is calling?”
✅ Correct: “Who is calling?”
Quick tip: who = subject, whom = object.
🔹 8️⃣ Mixing “Affect / Effect”
💬 Mistake: “This will effect the results.”
✅ Correct: “This will affect the results.”
Affect → verb
Effect → noun
🔹 9️⃣ Overusing “Very”
💬 Mistake: “This is very good.”
✅ Correct: “This is excellent / fantastic / impressive.”
Tip: Swap very + adjective with a stronger word to sound natural.
🔹 🔟 Misplacing Apostrophes
💬 Mistake: “I love my parents’ car.” (but you mean one parent)
✅ Correct: “I love my parent’s car.”
Want to see more common grammar mistakes and examples? Check out our full blog post here: Common Grammar Mistakes ESL Learners Make ✅
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Until next time,
Raghavendra M (ClipYourEnglish)
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