Common English mistakes Yoruba speakers make
These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Yoruba to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.
- Dropping articles: 'Give me book' instead of 'Give me the book'
- Verb serialisation in English: 'I took the bag go' instead of 'I took the bag and went'
- Tense errors: 'He go yesterday' instead of 'He went yesterday'
- Pronoun confusion: 'Them is coming' instead of 'They are coming'
Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.
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