Category: Confusing Words

English Error #1 Don’t say: “She wants that I call her back.” Say: “She wants me to call her back.” After want and would like, we normally don’t use …

Don’t say: “I have difficulty to wake up early.” Say: “It’s difficult for me to wake up early.” Or: “It’s hard for me to wake up early.” (more informal, …

Common English Error #1 – Agree Don’t say: “I’m agree with you.” Say: “I agree with you.” We can say “I agree with you” or “I’m in agreement with …

Don’t say: “Actually, I work at the university.” Say: “Currently, I work at the university.” Currently means “now, at the present moment.” Actually means “in reality,” and it is …

Don’t say: “I lost my flight.” Say: “I missed my flight.” Use lose with objects: “Oh no! I lost my keys!” Use lose with sports games: “My favorite soccer team …

Don’t say: “I pass a lot of time reading.” Say: “I spend a lot of time reading.” Use “spend time” to talk about the time you do an activity. …

Don’t say: “I knew him last year.” Say: “I met him last year.” Meet has two meanings: When you have first contact with a person (“I met him last …