Common Mistakes by Beginners — Corrections, Why, and Clear Examples (with Simple Hindi Meanings)
Who is this for?
- Absolute beginners to lower‑intermediate learners
- Hindi speakers who want to avoid common English mistakes
- Goal: Learn the correct form, understand why, and use natural examples
Quick Rule Snapshot
- Don’t use “Myself + Name” to introduce yourself; use “I’m/ My name is…”
- After “am/is/are,” don’t use base verbs like agree; use adjectives OR correct verb pattern
- Many verbs don’t take extra prepositions: say “discuss something,” not “discuss about”
Top 10 Common Mistakes — Fixes, Why, and Examples
Table: Mistake → Correction → Why → Examples
| # | Mistake (Wrong) | Correction (Right) | Why (Easy) | Example (Right + Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myself Rohan. | I’m Rohan. / My name is Rohan. | “Myself + name” is not used in English introductions. | I’m Rohan. — Main Rohan hoon. |
| 2 | I am agree. | I agree. | “Agree” is a verb; use without “am.” | I agree with you. — Main aapse sehmat hoon. |
| 3 | Discuss about the plan. | Discuss the plan. | “Discuss” already includes the idea “about.” | Let’s discuss the plan. — Chaliye plan par baat karte hain. |
| 4 | Return back soon. | Return soon. / Come back soon. | “Return” already means “come back.” Don’t double. | Please return soon. — Kripya jaldi wapas aaiye. |
| 5 | More better option. | A better option. / Much better. | Don’t use “more” with comparative “better.” | This is much better. — Ye kaafi behtar hai. |
| 6 | He do not like tea. | He does not like tea. | He/She/It → does/doesn’t + base verb. | He doesn’t like tea. — Use chai pasand nahi. |
| 7 | She didn’t went. | She didn’t go. | After “did/didn’t,” use base verb. | She didn’t go to work. — Vo kaam par nahi gayi. |
| 8 | I have a doubt. | I have a question. | In general English, “doubt” = suspicion; use “question.” | I have a question. — Mujhe ek prashn hai. |
| 9 | Open the light/fan. | Turn on the light/fan. | Use “turn on/off” for devices. | Please turn off the fan. — Kripya fan band kijiye. |
| 10 | He is having a car. | He has a car. | “Have” for possession (not continuous). | He has a car. — Uske paas gaadi hai. |
Focus Mistakes from the Prompt
1) “Myself Rohan.” → Correct Introductions
- I’m Rohan. — Main Rohan hoon.
- My name is Rohan. — Mera naam Rohan hai.
- Hi, I’m Rohan, nice to meet you. — Namaste, main Rohan hoon, milkar khushi hui. Why: “Myself” is a reflexive pronoun; not used for self‑introduction.
2) “I am agree.” → Use the Verb “agree”
- I agree. — Main sehmat hoon.
- I agree with you on this. — Is baat par main aapse sehmat hoon.
- I don’t agree, sorry. — Maaf kijiye, main sehmat nahi hoon. Why: “Agree” is a main verb; don’t use “am + agree.”
3) “Discuss about” → Use “discuss” directly
- Let’s discuss your idea. — Aaiye aapke idea par charcha karein.
- We discussed the problem yesterday. — Humne kal samasya par charcha ki.
- Can we discuss the budget? — Kya hum budget par baat kar sakte hain? Why: “Discuss” does not take “about.”
Extra Common Errors — Short Fixes
Table: Quick Fix List
| Mistake | Right | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| I didn’t understood. | I didn’t understand. | Maine nahi samjha. |
| Say me your name. | Tell me your name. | Mujhe aapka naam batayein. |
| Give exam. | Take an exam. | Exam dena. |
| Do a mistake. | Make a mistake. | Galti karna. |
| According to me | In my opinion | Meri rai me. |
| He is very genius. | He is a genius. / very intelligent | Vo bahut buddhimaan hai. |
| I am having fever. | I have a fever. | Mujhe bukhar hai. |
| He is my cousin brother. | He is my cousin. | Vo mera cousin hai. |
| Revert back soon. | Revert soon. / Please reply soon. | Jaldi jawab dijiye. |
| Pass out from college. | Graduate from college. | College se graduate hona. |
Mini Dialogues (Natural + Correct)
Dialogue 1
- A: Hi, I’m Rohan. Nice to meet you.
- B: Nice to meet you too. I’m Aisha. (Hindi gist: Sahi introduction with “I’m”)
Dialogue 2
- A: Do you agree?
- B: Yes, I agree with the plan. (Hindi gist: “I agree” as a verb)
Dialogue 3
- A: Can we discuss the schedule?
- B: Sure, let’s discuss it now. (Hindi gist: “Discuss” without “about”)
Practice: Correct the Sentences
- Myself Ankit from Delhi. → I’m Ankit from Delhi. / My name is Ankit, I’m from Delhi.
- I am agree with you. → I agree with you.
- We will discuss about it tomorrow. → We will discuss it tomorrow.
- He didn’t went to class. → He didn’t go to class.
- Please on the AC. → Please turn on the AC.
- I am having two sisters. → I have two sisters.
- She do not like coffee. → She does not like coffee.
- I have a doubt in question 3. → I have a question about question 3. / I have a doubt (only if you mean “suspicion”).
- Return back this book. → Return this book.
- He is my cousin brother. → He is my cousin.
Why These Happen (Quick Guide)
- Translation from Indian English/Hindi patterns: “Myself Rohan,” “give exam”
- Overusing “be + verb”: “I am agree,” “He is having”
- Adding extra prepositions: “discuss about,” “revert back”
- Using Indian office phrases: “do the needful,” “kindly revert” (use “please reply”)
3‑Minute Drill
- Say your intro 3 ways: I’m…, My name is…, Hi, I’m…
- Make 3 “agree/disagree” lines: I agree…, I don’t agree…, I agree with…
- Make 3 “discuss” lines: discuss the plan, discuss the issue, discuss the details
Want a printable worksheet + answer key?
- Tell me your level (A1/A2). I’ll send a one‑page correction worksheet with 30 items and audio for model sentences.
