Common Mistakes by Native Language
Target your specific challenges based on your first language. We know exactly what mistakes you're likely to make.
Common Mistakes
Languages
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Spanish
Common patterns:
- •Preposition confusion (for/to)
- •Make/Do distinction
- •False friends from Latin
Polish
Common patterns:
- •Articles (none in Polish)
- •Present Perfect confusion
- •Double negatives
Arabic
Common patterns:
- •P/B pronunciation
- •V/F pronunciation
- •Word order (VSO)
Chinese
Common patterns:
- •No articles
- •No verb conjugation
- •No plural markers
French
Common patterns:
- •False friends
- •Present Perfect confusion
- •Actually/Currently
Portuguese
Common patterns:
- •Similar to Spanish
- •For/To confusion
- •Make/Do distinction
Russian
Common patterns:
- •Articles (none in Russian)
- •Present Perfect
- •Word order flexibility
German
Common patterns:
- •Word order in questions
- •Present Perfect usage
- •False friends
Italian
Common patterns:
- •Similar to Spanish
- •Double consonants
- •False friends
Japanese
Common patterns:
- •L/R pronunciation
- •Articles (none)
- •Plural markers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L1 interference?
L1 interference happens when patterns from your native language affect your English. For example, Spanish speakers often say "I have 25 years" because in Spanish you use "tener" (to have) for age.
How does targeted practice help?
Instead of practicing random English topics, you focus on the specific mistakes your language group commonly makes. This is more efficient and helps you improve faster.
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