Replace This ❌ with This ✅: Common English Blunders

Advanced Level | October 27, 2025

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Even advanced English learners make mistakes that native speakers rarely notice—but these small errors can quietly weaken your message. Whether you’re writing emails, leading meetings, or chatting with colleagues, polishing these details can make your English sound clear, confident, and professional.

Today, we’ll look at some common English blunders that even experienced speakers make—and how to fix them fast.

Common English Blunders: Blunder #1 — “He suggested me to…”

❌ Incorrect: He suggested me to take the course.
✅ Correct: He suggested that I take the course.

Why it’s wrong: The verb suggest is followed by a clause (that + subject + verb), not by an object and to-infinitive. You can also say, He suggested taking the course.

Pro tip: If you’re ever unsure, drop the to—it doesn’t belong after suggest.

Blunder #2: “I look forward to see you.”

❌ Incorrect: I look forward to see you next week.
✅ Correct: I look forward to seeing you next week.

Why it’s wrong: The phrase look forward to must be followed by a noun or an -ing form, not the base form of a verb. The word to here is a preposition, not part of an infinitive.

Pro tip: Whenever you use look forward to, think of it like enjoy—what do you enjoy? Seeing you!

Blunder #3: “Despite of the rain…”

❌ Incorrect: Despite of the rain, we went out.
✅ Correct: Despite the rain, we went out.

Why it’s wrong: The word despite already means in spite of, so there’s no need for of afterward.

Pro tip: If you want to use of, switch to in spite of. Both mean the same thing, but despite stands alone.

Blunder #4: “I’m agree.”

❌ Incorrect: I’m agree with you.
✅ Correct: I agree with you.

Why it’s wrong: Agree is a verb, not an adjective. You don’t need am/is/are before it.

Pro tip: If you hear I’m tired or I’m ready, those are adjectives—but agree is an action. So just say I agree.

Blunder #5: “Each of them are ready.”

❌ Incorrect: Each of them are ready.
✅ Correct: Each of them is ready.

Why it’s wrong: The word each is singular. Even though it refers to more than one person, the verb must agree with the singular subject.

Pro tip: Treat each, everyone, and nobody as singular words.

Conclusion — Mastering Common English Blunders

Mastering English doesn’t mean being perfect—it means learning to recognize and fix these little patterns. The good news? Once you spot these common English blunders, you’ll never make them again. Start listening for these phrases in daily speech and correct them in your mind. With a bit of awareness, your English will sound smoother, more natural, and more professional.

Vocabulary List

Clause (noun) — A group of words with a subject and a verb.
Example: “He suggested that I take the course” contains a clause.
Infinitive (noun) — The basic form of a verb, often with to.
Example: “to see,” “to go.”
Preposition (noun) — A word showing relation (in, on, to, with).
Example: “Look forward to seeing you.”
Base form (noun) — The simplest form of a verb without endings.
Example: “see,” “go,” “eat.”
Singular (adjective) — Refers to one person or thing.
Example: “Each student is ready.”
Plural (adjective) — Refers to more than one.
Example: “Students are ready.”
Context (noun) — The situation or background for understanding meaning.
Example: “Words can change meaning depending on context.”
Blunder (noun) — A careless or common mistake.
Example: “He made a small blunder during his speech.”
Grammar (noun) — The system and structure of a language.
Example: “Good grammar helps you avoid common English blunders.”
Polish (verb) — To improve or refine something.
Example: “You can polish your English by fixing small errors.”

5 Questions About the Article

What is wrong with the phrase “He suggested me to take the course”?
Why is “I look forward to see you” incorrect?
What can you use instead of “Despite of”?
Why should you say “I agree” instead of “I’m agree”?
Which word in “Each of them are ready” needs to be treated as singular?

5 Open-Ended Discussion Questions

Which of these common English blunders do you hear most often at work?
How do you usually correct yourself when you make a grammar mistake?
What other phrases have you heard that sound slightly wrong but are common?
How do you practice identifying errors in your own English?
Why do you think some grammar mistakes become popular even among advanced speakers?

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