Common Mistakes in English

by t-j-fitikides

Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors (for example, words that are often confused, misused, or used with the wrong preposition) and offers a correct version and explanation that will help students avoid making the same mistakes themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to 'get it right' every time. * Offers correct versions and explanations for more than 550 typical errors * Completely updated to reflect modern English usage.

Genres: Nonfiction, Language, Linguistics, 20th Century, Writing, Academic, Reference

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Gypsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

اینو بهنام، از دوست‌های خوبم و از مترجمان باسواد و جوان این مملکت :))، سال‌ها پیش (آره سه چهار سال پیش برای من یه عمره) بهم توصیه کرده بود بخونم ولی فکر می‌کردم خیلی کتاب سطح بالاییه و نخوندم. کاش همون موقع می‌خوندم. کتاب سطح بالایی نیست و یه سری نکاتش این‌قدر واضحن که آدم تعجب می‌کنه چرا نویسنده آورده، ولی برای هر زبان‌آموزی در هر سطحی لازمه به نظرم. اشتباهات ما باهم یکسان نیستن و هیچ‌وقت هم در آموزش تموم نمی‌شیم. ممکنه سطحت سی وان باشه و یه اشتباه اِی وان مرتکب شی. مگه توی فارسی کم نداریم؟ :))

[Sanam · Rating 3 out of 5]

:)))))))) yaaaaaaay

[AliReza Alef --- Dooman · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب خیلی خوب و‌ مفیدیه، بعضی از نکاتش توضیح واضحات بود اما بعضی از نکاتش برام خیلی عجیب بود چون حتی تو فیلمهای خارجی هم دیده بودم که اون کلمه یا جمله چطور استفاده میشه و ازش مطمئن بودم اما اینجا دیدم که به لحاظ اصولی اشتباهه، کلا به کسانی که د‌ر حال یادگیری زبان انگلیسی هستن شدیدا توصیه میشه

[Marwa Assar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small book was helpful to me ( as a non-native speaker) ,and it's well-organized too

[Petr · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book seems to be quite helpful if you write in English. However, sometimes the mistakes seemed a little peculiar and weird to me, maybe I am more proficient than the intended audience. The errors are demonstrated with short sentences, briefly explained, and grouped according to mistake categories (e.g., numbers, incorrect omissions).

[Moe · Rating 5 out of 5]

gr8 book u ;ll find alo within ...

[Dima · Rating 2 out of 5]

half of the mistakes won't even cross your mind and the other half are confusing ,,
didn't benefit me much ,,

[Camila Cenci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good one. The book is small and easy to carry.
I think the content could be best organized but anyway, it's helped me to solve many of my doubts, mostly those regarding to the prepositions usage.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

I decided to read the book and refresh my knowledge tempted by the high ratings on Goodreads but I was disappointed. The book may be great for beginners or non-proficient speakers of English. But it contains many errors and may be confusing at times. The expressions pointed as errors are actually used in common language...
Overall, it's not a bad resource for learners of English who aren't sure of certain phrases, tenses, prepositions, etc.

[Mehedi Hasan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a amazing book .

[Nady Saied · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Akshmoy]

I want to read this book.

[Arian Mozafari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for non-natives, however, I wished there was an answer key to the exercises

[Ralph Wechuli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hope my written and spoken English will improve with this read.

[Palash Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's useful for the beginners especially. For the moderate and advance learners, it may not be so effective.

[Alia Al Ahmet]

How can I read this book

[Alireza Nadryfard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I suggest starting with the exercises. In this way, you will find out in which parts you have more difficulty and error. Then, focus more on those parts and practice them.

[Shahriar Kabir · Rating 4 out of 5]

After finished reading the change is felt. The thing is the more I read the more I get rich in words, but the efficiency does the work of acceleration.