Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 69. Common Errors / Typical Mistakes
Aug 20, 2011
The podcast discusses common mistakes made by English learners, including errors related to prepositions, pronunciation, and common phrases. The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding these mistakes to improve language proficiency. They also highlight the significance of donations to sustain the podcast and appeal to listeners for support.
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Agree/Disagree Correctly
- In English, say "I agree" or "I don't agree".
- Avoid saying "I am agree" which is common in other languages like Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Say vs. Tell
- Use "tell" when you mention the person after the verb (e.g., "He told me something").
- Use "say" when you don't mention the person or when using greetings and jokes (e.g., "He said something", "Say hello").
Conditional Sentences
- In first conditional sentences, avoid using "will" or "would" in the "if" clause.
- Place the modal verb ("will" or "would") in the main clause (e.g., "If I go, I will see").