Word Choice – I believe on or I believe in
Instead of: I believe on We say: I believe in Teacher’s Note In English, it is much more natural to say that you believe in something. For example, “I believe…
Translation – Planification or planning
Instead of: Planification We say: planning Teacher’s Note “Planification” doesn’t exist in English. We would say “planning” instead.
In the TV or On TV? – Natural English
Instead of: IN THE TV We say: ON TV Teacher’s Note “On TV” is the correct form to use when you are talking about something that is being broadcast via…
She is drinking a cafe or She is drinking a coffee? – Natural English
Instead of: SHE IS DRINKING A CAFE We say: SHE IS DRINKING A COFFEE Teacher’s Note “She is drinking a coffee” is the correct form to use when you are…
What hour is it or What time is it? – Natural English
Instead of: WHAT HOUR IS IT? We say: WHAT TIME IS IT? Teacher’s Note “What time is it?” is the correct form to use when you are asking for the…
I hear music or I listen to music? – Natural English
Instead of: I HEAR MUSIC We say: I LISTEN TO MUSIC Teacher’s Note “I listen to music” is the correct form to use when you are discussing active consumption of…
At morning or In the morning? – Natural English
Instead of: AT MORNING We say: IN THE MORNING Teacher’s Note “In the morning” is the correct form to use when you are discussing the time of day whether it…
I make sport or I exercise? – Natural English
Instead of: I MAKE SPORT We say: I EXERCISE Teacher’s Note “I exercise” is the correct verb to use when talking about playing sport or performing strenuous physical activity. “I…
I go with a car or I drive? – Natural English
Instead of: I GO WITH A CAR We say: I DRIVE Teacher’s Note “I drive” is the correct verb to use when talking about operating a car or most other…
I go at home or I go home – Natural English
Instead of: I GO AT HOME We say: I GO HOME Teacher’s Note “I go home” is the natural way to tell people that you return to your house at…
My Woman or My Wife – Natural English
Instead of: MY WOMAN We say: MY WIFE Can you use the correct form in a sentence? Teacher’s Note Be very careful with the incorrect form here. It can seem…