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Jumat, 07 Januari 2011

Common Mistakes : How to speak fluent English

These mistakes in English are quite common. A formal  will not always go over these errors, so study up below to improve your language skills if you are ESL.
Chinese Style It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style
It's seven twenty.


Chinese Style Your coat is broken.
American Style
Your coat is torn.


Chinese Style
Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.


Chinese Style
Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Yes, certainly.
American Style Would you mind mailing this letter for me ? Of course not. OR ( Not at all )


Chinese Style
He becomes better.
American Style He got better.


Chinese Style
We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American Style We'll have a listening test tomorow.


Chinese Style
I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American Style I recommend that you take a long vacation.


Chinese Style
The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up!
American Style The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up!
Chinese Style It was still bright outside.
American Style It was still light outside.

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