10 Common English Mistakes Bangladeshi Students Make (and How to Fix Them)

If you have ever said or written sentences like these, don’t worry. These are some of the common English mistakes Bangladeshi students make, and they happen for a simple reason. Bangla and English work in very different ways, so we often carry Bangla habits into English without noticing.

The good news is that every one of these mistakes is easy to fix once you know about it. Here are 10 of the most common ones, with simple examples and quick fixes. Parents, you can use this list at home too.

1. Forgetting Articles (a, an, the)

Bangla has no articles, so we often skip them in English.

• ❌ I am student.
• ✅ I am a student.
• ❌ She is going to market.
• ✅ She is going to the market.

Quick fix: Use a or an for one thing in general (“a book”, “an apple”). Use the when both people know which thing you mean (“the book on the table”).

2. Mixing Up “He” and “She”

In Bangla, the pronoun for a man and a woman is the same (“সে”). In English, you have to choose.

• ❌ My mother is a teacher. He teaches Math.
• ✅ My mother is a teacher. She teaches Math.

Quick fix: Before you say he or she, quickly picture the person you are talking about. A few weeks of conscious practice makes it automatic.

3. Forgetting the “s” with He, She and It

• ❌ He go to school every day.
• ✅ He goes to school every day.
• ❌ She like mangoes.
• ✅ She likes mangoes.

Quick fix: In the simple present, add s (or es) to the verb when the subject is he, she, it or a single person or thing.

4. Using the Wrong Tense with “Since” and “For”

• ❌ I am living in Dhaka since 2015.
• ✅ I have been living in Dhaka since 2015.
• ❌ I know him for five years.
• ✅ I have known him for five years.

Quick fix: When you talk about something that started in the past and still continues, use the present perfect (have/has + verb) with since and for.

5. Translating Word for Word from Bangla

This one creates the funniest mistakes.

• ❌ Open the light.
• ✅ Turn on the light.
• ❌ My head is paining.
• ✅ I have a headache.
• ❌ I have no money in my hand.
• ✅ I don’t have any money with me.

Quick fix: Learn English phrases as whole chunks instead of translating each word. When you learn a new expression, learn the full sentence, not just the word.

6. Adding Extra Words That Aren’t Needed

• ❌ Let’s discuss about the topic.
• ✅ Let’s discuss the topic.
• ❌ Please return back the book.
• ✅ Please return the book.
• ❌ He replied back quickly.
• ✅ He replied quickly.

Quick fix: Words like discuss, return and reply already carry the full meaning. If a sentence feels too long, try removing the extra word.

7. Making Uncountable Nouns Plural

Some words in English have no plural form, but many students add an “s” anyway.

• ❌ She gave me good advices.
• ✅ She gave me good advice.
• ❌ I need some informations.
• ✅ I need some information.
• ❌ I have a lot of homeworks.
• ✅ I have a lot of homework.

Quick fix: Remember the common ones: information, advice, homework, furniture, luggage, news. To count them, use a phrase like “a piece of advice” or “two pieces of furniture”.

8. Using the Wrong Preposition

• ❌ I am agree with you.
• ✅ I agree with you.
• ❌ He is good in English.
• ✅ He is good at English.
• ❌ I am afraid from dogs.
• ✅ I am afraid of dogs.

Quick fix: Prepositions don’t follow strict rules, so learn them together with the word, like “good at”, “afraid of”, “interested in”. Keep a small notebook and add a few every week.

9. Pronunciation Slips

Pronunciation mistakes can make good English hard to understand. Some of the most common ones:

• Adding a vowel before words that start with s: saying “iskul” instead of school, or “istation” instead of station.
• Mixing up the v and w sounds, so “vine” and “wine” sound alike.
• Pronouncing every letter in words like know or knife (the k is silent).

Quick fix: Listen carefully and copy native speakers. Cartoons, English stories and children’s songs are great for this. Practise saying the tricky words slowly, then at normal speed.

10. Introducing Yourself with “Myself”

This is one of the most common mistakes of all.

• ❌ Myself Rahim.
• ✅ My name is Rahim. / I am Rahim.
• ❌ Myself studying in Class 6.
• ✅ I am studying in Class 6.

Quick fix: Use myself only when you do something to yourself, like “I hurt myself” or “I taught myself to swim”. For introductions, start with My name is… or I am….

How to Stop Making These Mistakes for Good

Knowing the mistakes is the first step. Fixing them takes a little regular practice:

• Speak a little every day. Even five minutes of talking in English builds good habits.
• Don’t fear correction. A mistake you notice is a mistake you’ll stop making.
• Read and listen to simple English. You’ll pick up correct patterns without effort.
• Write short sentences. Check each one against the tips above.
• Learn with a teacher who encourages you. Gentle feedback works far better than embarrassment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Bangladeshi students make these English mistakes?
Mostly because of differences between Bangla and English. Bangla has no articles, no gendered pronouns and a different sentence order, so learners naturally carry those habits into English.

Are these mistakes only common among children?
No. Students, university graduates and working professionals make them too. But they are much easier to fix when children learn the correct patterns early.

How long does it take to fix grammar mistakes?
It depends on how often you practise. With regular speaking, listening and correction, most learners see clear improvement within a few weeks.

Can my child learn correct English at home?
Home practice helps a lot, but a structured class with a teacher gives faster, more reliable progress because mistakes get corrected at the right time.

Final Thoughts

Making mistakes is a normal part of learning English. Every mistake on this list can be fixed with a little awareness and regular practice. Start with the two or three that sound most familiar, practise them this week, and then move on to the next ones.

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