20 Common English Speaking Mistakes You're Making But Aren't Aware Of! Improve Spoken English

Summary

In this engaging lesson, Radhan addresses 20 common English grammar mistakes that even proficient speakers might overlook. The script covers the correct use of pronouns, singular and plural forms, and verb tense agreement. It provides clear examples to help learners avoid common slips, such as the proper use of 'you and I', the non-countability of 'information', and the correct formation of conditional sentences. The lesson is designed to enhance English communication skills by raising awareness of these subtle yet significant grammatical nuances.

Takeaways

• 😀 Common grammar mistakes are often made even by those who are successful or have high proficiency in English.
• 📚 The script discusses 20 common English grammar errors that people might not be aware of.
• 👫 The correct use of pronouns is crucial; 'you and I' should be used in the middle of a sentence, while 'you and me' is correct at the end.
• 🙅‍♂️ 'Information' is an uncountable noun and should not be used in the plural form with an 's'.
• 🤔 'People' is a plural noun, so it should be paired with 'were' instead of 'was' when referring to a group.
• 👥 'A couple' is considered singular, so it should be followed by 'is' rather than 'are'.
• 🚫 Avoid using 'doesn't' with plural subjects; use 'don't' instead.
• 📝 The possessive form for plural nouns ending in 's' is made by adding an apostrophe before the 's', not after.
• 🍫 'Advice' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form; use 'pieces of advice' for multiple pieces.
• ❓ When forming indirect questions, do not use the question format; use a statement structure.
• 📆 In reported speech, the present tense should be changed to the past tense to reflect the reported action or statement.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is about 20 common grammar mistakes in English that people may not be aware of.

Why is the use of 'you and I' instead of 'you and me' recommended in the middle of a sentence?

The use of 'you and I' is recommended in the middle of a sentence because 'I' is the subject pronoun, whereas 'me' is the object pronoun, and it is grammatically correct to use the subject form in this context.

What is the correct way to end a sentence when using 'you and I'?

The correct way to end a sentence with 'you and I' is to change 'I' to 'me', as in 'she didn't see you and me', because the pronoun is now the object of the verb 'see'.

Why is 'information' not used in the plural form?

Information is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. It should not be used with an 's' or as 'informations'.

What should be the correct phrase instead of 'an interesting information'?

The correct phrase is 'interesting information' without an article or 'an interesting piece of information' if you want to specify a single piece.

What is the error in the phrase 'majority of people doesn't want to look'?

The error is the use of 'doesn't' with 'majority of people', which is plural. The correct form should be 'a majority of people don't want to look', using 'don't' for plural subjects.

Why is 'there was just a couple of people at the party' incorrect?

The phrase is incorrect because 'people' is a plural noun, and the past tense 'was' should be replaced with 'were' to agree with the plural subject.

What is the correct form of 'a couple in love are always a nice thing to see'?

The correct form is 'a couple in love is always a nice thing to see' because 'couple', when referring to two people together, is treated as a singular noun.

Why is 'people generally doesn't know about English' incorrect?

The phrase is incorrect because 'people' is a plural noun, and the correct auxiliary verb to use with a plural subject is 'don't', not 'doesn't'.

What is the mistake in the phrase 'we didn't see each other's faces'?

The mistake is the use of the possessive form 'each other's faces'. The correct phrase is 'we didn't see each other's face', as 'others' is already plural and does not require an apostrophe before the 's'.

Why is 'advices' incorrect and what is the correct term?

The term 'advices' is incorrect because 'advice' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. The correct term is 'pieces of advice' when referring to multiple instances of advice.

What is the error in the sentence 'I don't know why does he go there'?

The error is the use of the question form 'why does he go there' within a statement that begins with 'I don't know'. The correct sentence structure is 'I don't know why he goes there', treating it as a statement.

In conditional sentences, why is it incorrect to use 'will' with both the condition and the result?

In conditional sentences, 'will' should only be used with the result, not the condition. This is because 'will' indicates future intention or action, and the condition is the prerequisite for that action to occur.

What is the correct way to report someone's speech from the past?

The correct way to report past speech is to change the present tense to past tense, as in 'Rahul said that he liked chocolates', to reflect the reported speech accurately.

What is the purpose of the video script?

The purpose of the video script is to educate viewers on common English grammar mistakes and to help them improve their language skills by avoiding these errors.