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Common English Mistakes Indians Make

Fix pronunciation, grammar, and translation errors that most Indians make while speaking English. Learn to stop translating from Hindi and speak natural English. Immediate improvement guaranteed.

भारतीयों की कॉमन गलतियाँ सुधारें – हिंदी से ट्रांसलेट करना बंद करें

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Common English Speaking Mistakes Indians Make

Top 50 mistakes Indians make in pronunciation, grammar, and word usage.

भारतीयों की 50 सबसे कॉमन गलतियाँ

Stop Translating Hindi to English While Speaking

Why translation ruins fluency and how to think directly in English.

हिंदी से अंग्रेजी ट्रांसलेट करना बंद करें

Wrong English Sentences We Use Daily

Common incorrect sentences with their correct versions and explanations.

रोज़ गलत बोले जाने वाले वाक्य

Most Confusing English Words Explained

Your vs You're, There vs Their, Affect vs Effect, and other confusing pairs.

कन्फ्यूजिंग वर्ड्स को समझें

Grammar Mistakes That Kill Fluency

Grammar errors that make your English sound unnatural and how to fix them.

फ़्लुएंसी खराब करने वाली ग्रामर गलतियाँ

Pronunciation Mistakes Indians Make

Common mispronounced words: schedule, pizza, vegetable, development, etc.

गलत उच्चारण वाले शब्द सुधारें

Tense Mistakes While Speaking English

Most common tense errors and simple ways to use tenses correctly.

टेंस की गलतियाँ सुधारें

Preposition Mistakes in Daily English

Common errors with in, on, at, for, with, to, by and their correct usage.

प्रिपोज़िशन की गलतियाँ ठीक करें

Why Correct English Still Sounds Wrong

Grammatically correct but unnatural English. Learn to sound like a native speaker.

सही ग्रामर पर भी अंग्रेजी अजीब क्यों लगती है?

How to Fix English Speaking Mistakes Fast

Practical techniques to identify and correct your mistakes quickly.

गलतियाँ जल्दी सुधारने के तरीके

Common Mistakes & Corrections

Wrong: I am having two brothers.
Correct: I have two brothers.
In English, we use "have" for permanent possessions like family, not "am having". "Am having" is used for temporary things like meals or experiences.
अंग्रेजी में परिवार के लिए "have" इस्तेमाल करते हैं, "am having" नहीं। "Am having" अस्थायी चीज़ों के लिए है।
Wrong: She is my cousin sister.
Correct: She is my cousin.
The word "cousin" already indicates the relationship. Adding "sister" or "brother" is redundant in English. Just say "cousin" for both male and female.
"Cousin" शब्द ही रिश्ता बताता है। "Sister" या "brother" जोड़ने की ज़रूरत नहीं।
Wrong: What is your good name?
Correct: What is your name?
"Good name" is a direct translation from Hindi "शुभ नाम". In English, we simply ask "What is your name?" All names are considered "good".
"Good name" हिंदी के "शुभ नाम" का सीधा ट्रांसलेशन है। अंग्रेजी में बस "What is your name?" पूछते हैं।
Wrong: I will give exam tomorrow.
Correct: I will take an exam tomorrow.
In English, you "take" an exam (परीक्षा देना), not "give" it. "Give an exam" means you are the examiner, not the student.
अंग्रेजी में परीक्षा "take" करते हैं, "give" नहीं। "Give exam" का मतलब है आप परीक्षक हैं।
Wrong: My shirt is costly.
Correct: My shirt is expensive.
"Costly" is used for things that have a high cost in terms of negative consequences (costly mistake). For price, use "expensive".
"Costly" नकारात्मक नतीजों वाली चीज़ों के लिए इस्तेमाल होता है। कीमत के लिए "expensive" इस्तेमाल करें।

Quick Fix Tips for Common Mistakes

Immediate Improvement Tips

Apply these simple tips to sound more natural immediately:

Stop Translating: Don't think in Hindi first. Try to think directly in English using simple words you know.
Listen More: Pay attention to how native speakers say things in movies, podcasts, YouTube videos.
Use Simple Sentences: Complex sentences lead to more mistakes. Start with short, correct sentences.
Record Yourself: Record your speaking, listen back, and identify repeating mistakes to fix them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Indians make these specific mistakes?
Most mistakes come from direct translation from Hindi to English, different sentence structures in both languages, and influence of Indian languages on pronunciation. Also, some English rules are taught incorrectly in schools.
How long to fix these common mistakes?
With conscious effort: 1 month to identify your main mistakes, 3 months to reduce them significantly, 6 months to eliminate most common errors. Awareness is the first step to correction.
Should I focus on all mistakes at once?
No! Focus on 2-3 most common mistakes first. Master them, then move to next. Trying to fix everything at once is overwhelming. Start with pronunciation or basic grammar errors you make frequently.
Will people understand me if I make these mistakes?
Yes, most people will understand, but your English will sound unnatural. Fixing these mistakes makes you sound more confident, fluent, and professional. It's about effective communication, not perfection.
How to remember not to make these mistakes?
Create a "mistakes diary". Write down mistakes you make, with corrections. Review daily. Practice the correct versions aloud. Use reminders on your phone. Repetition and awareness are key.

Fix Your English Mistakes Today

Stop making common errors that make your English sound unnatural. Start speaking correct, fluent English.

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