Common English Mistakes in Vocabulary Building Exercisess by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Vocabulary Building Exercises in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, when describing your age, you might say, "I have 25 years," which is a common way to express it in Spanish, but in English, you should say, "I am 25 years old." Another example is when talking about your family, you might say, "I have two brothers and one sister," but remember to use "I am" when talking about your age. Try to use these new words in sentences about your daily life.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The "mistakes" are examples of what not to do."

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, when describing your age, you might say, "I have 25 years," which is a common way to express it in Spanish, but in English, you should say, "I am 25 years old." Another example is when talking about your family, you might say, "I have two brothers and one sister," but remember to use "I am" when talking about your age. Try to use these new words in sentences about your daily life.

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, when describing your age, you might say, "I have 25 years," which is a common way to express it in Spanish, but in English, you should say, "I am 25 years old." Another example is when talking about your family, you might say, "I have two brothers and one sister," but remember to use "I am" when talking about your age. Try to use these new words in sentences about your daily life.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

In this exercise, you arewill learning new words to improve your English vocabulary. I amreading the dictionary every day to find interesting words. My friend ishelpings me by explaining the meanings, and I amwritinge them in my notebook. We arepracticinge together, and I amfeeling more confident with my English skills.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

In this exercise, you will learn new words to improve your English vocabulary. I read the dictionary every day to find interesting words. My friend helps me by explaining the meanings, and I write them in my notebook. We practice together, and I feel more confident with my English skills.

In this exercise, you are learning new words to improve your English vocabulary. I am reading the dictionary every day to find interesting words. My friend is helping me by explaining the meanings, and I am writing them in my notebook. We are practicing together, and I am feeling more confident with my English skills.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, you can say, "I am very happy because my sister is married witho a wonderful man." Another sentence could be, "She is interested withn learning new languages, especially English." Try to create your own sentences using the wordsprovidedwords, and remember to focus on how they connect with other words in the sentence.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for improper prepositional phrasing."

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, you can say, "I am very happy because my sister is married to a wonderful man." Another sentence could be, "She is interested in learning new languages, especially English." Try to create your own sentences using the provided words, and remember to focus on how they connect with other words in the sentence.

In this exercise, you will practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. For example, you can say, "I am very happy because my sister is married with a wonderful man." Another sentence could be, "She is interested with learning new languages, especially English." Try to create your own sentences using the words provided, and remember to focus on how they connect with other words in the sentence.