When you’re trying to communicate clearly in English, a global language used in education, business, and daily life across India and beyond. Also known as the global lingua franca, it’s not just about vocabulary—it’s about getting the small things right so your message lands the way you intend. Most Indian learners aren’t bad at English—they just keep repeating the same mistakes because no one told them why they’re wrong. Think of it like driving: you know how to turn the wheel, but if you keep hitting the same pothole, it’s not because you’re clumsy—it’s because you haven’t learned the road signs.
One big grammar error, a structural mistake that changes meaning or sounds unnatural is mixing up "I have gone" and "I have been." Say "I have been to Delhi" if you went and came back. Say "I have gone to Delhi" only if you’re still there. Another classic? Using "since" and "for" wrong. "I live here since 2020" sounds off. It’s "I’ve lived here since 2020" or "I’ve lived here for four years." These aren’t fancy rules—they’re the quiet basics that make your English sound fluent, not forced.
Then there’s word choice, selecting the wrong word even when the grammar is correct. People say "I am feeling good" when they mean "I feel good." Or they use "very unique," but unique means one-of-a-kind—there’s no "very" in it. And don’t say "I am having a meeting" unless you’re literally holding it right now. Say "I have a meeting"—simple, clear, and correct. These aren’t nitpicks. They’re the difference between being understood and being misunderstood.
Many learners think they need to memorize hundreds of rules. But the truth? You only need to fix the top 10 mistakes that show up in every essay, email, and interview. Look at the posts below—they’re not theory-heavy. They’re real examples from classrooms, exams, and workplaces across India. One post breaks down how to write a simple email without sounding robotic. Another shows you why "I am agree" is always wrong. There’s even one that compares how native speakers actually speak versus how textbooks say they should.
You don’t need perfection. You need consistency. And consistency comes from spotting your own patterns—like always forgetting articles (a, an, the) or mixing up past simple and present perfect. The posts here don’t just list errors. They show you how to catch them before you make them. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, writing a resume, or just trying to sound more confident in a meeting, fixing these mistakes will make a bigger difference than memorizing 50 new words.
