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Common Spoken English Mistakes to Avoid
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Common Spoken English Mistakes to Avoid

American Institute
2025-12-15

1. "I am agree" vs "I agree"

Incorrect: I am agree with you. Correct: I agree with you. Reason: "Agree" is a verb, not an adjective. You don't need "am".

2. "People is" vs "People are"

Incorrect: People is very helpful here. Correct: People are very helpful here. Reason: "People" is a plural noun.

3. "Marriage anniversary" vs "Wedding anniversary"

Incorrect: Today is my marriage anniversary. Correct: Today is my wedding anniversary. Reason: "Marriage" is the relationship/state, "Wedding" is the ceremony. We celebrate the day of the ceremony.

4. "Discuss about" vs "Discuss"

Incorrect: Let's discuss about this topic. Correct: Let's discuss this topic. Reason: "Discuss" means "talk about", so adding "about" is redundant.

5. "Return back" vs "Return"

Incorrect: When will you return back? Correct: When will you return? Reason: "Return" means "go back", so "back" is unnecessary.