Common English Errors Review

Introduction

• Instructor: Rebecca from engVid
• Focus: Review of eight common English errors

Error 1: "Today morning I woke up late."

• Correction: Use "This morning" instead of "Today morning".

Error 2: "What's the different?"

• Correction: Use "What's the difference?"
• Explanation: "Different" is an adjective; "difference" is the noun.

Error 3: "I met John two years before."

• Correction: Use "I met John two years ago."
• Explanation: Use "before" only in context (e.g., before graduating).

Error 4: "This is a six-months course."

• Correction: Use "This is a six-month course."
• Explanation: Use singular noun form (e.g., million-dollar contract).

Error 5: "Thank you. I really enjoyed."

• Correction: Use "I really enjoyed myself."
• Explanation: "Enjoyed" is a reflexive verb; need to include reflexive pronouns.

Error 6: "Did you loose your cellphone?"

• Correction: Use "Did you lose your cellphone?"
• Explanation: "Loose" means not tight; correct term is "lose" (opposite of find).

Error 7: "This is an academic course."

• Correction: Pronunciation is "academic" (stress on middle syllable).

Error 8: "Yes, I have a free time."

• Correction: Use "I have free time."
• Explanation: "Time" is an uncountable noun; do not use "a" with uncountable nouns.

Additional Resources

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Conclusion

• Best wishes for improving English skills!
• Encourage continued practice and learning.