Top 10 Common Errors in English Pronunciation and Grammar

Top 10 Common Errors in English Pronunciation and Grammar Introduction Hello everyone! Welcome to today's lesson. As an English teacher, I've noticed some common errors that students often make in pronunciation and grammar. In this video, I'll be sharing the top 10 mistakes and providing tips on how to avoid them. Let's get started! 1. Misplacing Stress in Words One of the most common errors is misplacing stress in words. Stressing the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word. For example, 'present' can be a noun or a verb, depending on where you place the stress. To improve, listen to native speakers, and pay attention to the stress patterns. 2. Using 'A' instead of 'An' and Vice Versa The rule is simple: use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, and 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound. However, many students make mistakes with this. Remember, it's about the sound, not the actual letter. So, it's 'an hour' because 'hour' starts with a vowel sound. 3. Subject-Verb Agreement Subject-verb agreement is crucial for sentence construction. The verb must agree with the subject in terms of number. For example, 'The dog barks' (singular subject) and 'The dogs bark' (plural subject). Pay attention to this, especially with irregular verbs. 4. Using 'I' instead of 'Me' and Vice Versa