Common English Mistakes in Vocabulary Building Exercisess by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In this exercise, you will find words that are important for improving your English vocabulary. It hmakes sense to learn these words because they will help you in many situations. Try to use them in sentences and see how ithey makesa difference in your writing.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just changed a few words so the English would sound more natural. "

In this exercise, you will find words that are important for improving your English vocabulary. It makes sense to learn these words because they will help you in many situations. Try to use them in sentences and see how they make a difference in your writing.

In this exercise, you will find words that are important for improving your English vocabulary. It has sense to learn these words because they will help you in many situations. Try to use them in sentences and see how it makes difference in your writing.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

In this exercise, you arepracticinge vocabulary related to daily routines. Imagine you are describing your typical day. "Iam wakinge up at 7 AM every morning, and I amhavinge breakfast with my family. After that, I amgoing to work, where I amhavinge 30 years of experience in teaching. In the evening, I amenjoying a walk in the park before I amhavinge dinner."

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to improve verb tense usage :) Nice work!"

In this exercise, you practice vocabulary related to daily routines. Imagine you are describing your typical day. "I wake up at 7 AM every morning, and I have breakfast with my family. After that, I go to work, where I have 30 years of experience in teaching. In the evening, I enjoy a walk in the park before I have dinner."

In this exercise, you are practicing vocabulary related to daily routines. Imagine you are describing your typical day. I am waking up at 7 AM every morning and I am having breakfast with my family. After that, I am going to work where I am having 30 years of experience in teaching. In the evening, I am enjoying a walk in the park before I am having dinner.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

In this vocabulary building exercise, you will practice using common English verbs. First, try to make your bed every morning tsoyou can start the day organized. Then, domake a list of tasks you need to complete, and make sure to do your homework before dinner. Remember, when you make a decision, it is important to do it withave confidence.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Hi, there! I fixed a couple of issues with make/do and polished up the text."

In this vocabulary building exercise, you will practice using common English verbs. First, try to make your bed every morning so you can start the day organized. Then, make a list of tasks you need to complete, and make sure to do your homework before dinner. Remember, when you make a decision, it is important to have confidence.

In this vocabulary building exercise, you will practice using common English verbs. First, try to make your bed every morning to start the day organized. Then, do a list of tasks you need to complete, and make sure to do your homework before dinner. Remember, when you make a decision, it is important to do it with confidence.