Common English mistakes Chinese speakers make

These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Chinese to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.

  1. Using the same verb form for all tenses: 'Yesterday I go to school' instead of 'I went to school'
  2. Dropping articles entirely: 'I have dog' instead of 'I have a dog'
  3. Adding extra syllables to words ending in consonants: 'filme' instead of 'film'
  4. Direct translation of measure words: 'three piece book' instead of 'three books'

Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.

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