Common English mistakes Swahili speakers make
These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Swahili to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.
- Subject agreement errors: 'The books is on the table' instead of 'The books are on the table'
- Dropping pronouns: 'Is very good' instead of 'It is very good'
- Saying 'I am knowing' instead of 'I know' — progressive for stative verbs
- Preposition errors: 'I am in the bus' instead of 'I am on the bus'
Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.
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