Common English mistakes Malay speakers make

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

Omitting tense: 'I go to school yesterday' instead of 'I went to school yesterday'
Wrong articles: 'She is teacher' instead of 'She is a teacher'
Malay preposition transfer: 'I am angry on him' instead of 'I am angry at him'
Reduplication: 'book-book' for plural instead of 'books'

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

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