20 Most Common Mistakes in English

It is indeed undeniable that "to err is human". This proverb can be reflected in every individual—regardless of what, where, or when—no exception in the use of English. Even native speakers of the language are often inevitably associated with this proverb. Then, how about us as non-native English speakers, considering that English is not our mother tongue?

Once again, "to err is human". Every individual can make mistakes, especially in something that is not their specialty. English is not a specialty for native Indonesian speakers like us—and in any case, we must have made mistakes in its use.

The following are 20 English example sentences that contain mistakes—which are still commonly spoken by non-native English speakers. To broaden the insight, the writer also includes the corrected versions of each sentence. Hopefully, this article can provide the greatest possible benefit.

01.	Incorrect : He made an excuse to be late.
	Correct : He made an excuse for being late.
	Translation : Dia membuat alasan karena terlambat.
02.	Incorrect : I will date her out this weekend!
	Correct : I will take her out on a date this weekend!
	Translation : Saya akan mengajaknya kencan akhir pekan ini!
03.	Incorrect : I reached at the airport at 6 am.
	Correct : I reached the airport at 6 am.
	Translation : Saya sampai di bandara pukul 6 pagi.
04.	Incorrect : She loves with me!
	Correct : She loves me!
	Translation : Dia suka dengan saya!
05.	Incorrect : He is angry at me!
	Correct : He is angry with me!
	Translation : Dia marah pada saya!
06.	Incorrect : Who is at the phone?
	Correct : Who is on the phone?
	Translation : Siapa yang telepon?
07.	Incorrect : I go to school by foot.
	Correct : I go to school on foot.
	Translation : Saya pergi ke sekolah dengan jalan kaki.
08.	Incorrect : I congratulated her for her success.
	Correct : I congratulated her on her success.
	Translation : Saya mengucapkan selamat atas keberhasilannya.
09.	Incorrect : She is married with Max.
	Correct : She is married to Max.
	Translation : Dia sudah menikah dengan Max.
10.	Incorrect : Andy and me live in Indonesia.
	Correct : Andy and I live in Indonesia.
	Translation : Andy dan saya tinggal di Indonesia.
11.	Incorrect : She speaks English good.
	Correct : She speaks English well.
	Translation : Dia berbicara Bahasa Inggris dengan baik.
12.	Incorrect : He doesn't listen his teacher!
	Correct : He doesn't listen to his teacher!
	Translation : Dia tidak mendengarkan gurunya!
13.	Incorrect : I must to go now!
	Correct : I must go now!
	Translation : Saya harus pergi sekarang!
14.	Incorrect : Thanks you!
	Correct : Thanks! / Thank you!
	Translation : Terima kasih!
15.	Incorrect : I look forward to meet you.
	Correct : I look forward to meeting you.
	Translation : Saya berharap bertemu denganmu.
16.	Incorrect : I did not meet somebody!
	Correct : I did not meet anybody!
	Translation : Saya tidak bertemu siapapun!
17.	Incorrect : I am agree!
	Correct : I agree!
	Translation : Saya setuju!
18.	Incorrect : What time it is?
	Correct : What time is it?
	Translation : Jam berapa sekarang?
19.	Incorrect : What is time in your watch?
	Correct : What is time by your watch?
	Translation : Jam berapa di arloji kamu?
20.	Incorrect : I need to go to home!
	Correct : I need to go home!
	Translation : Saya ingin pulang!

In some of the incorrect example sentences mentioned above—even though their literal translations are correct, the structure of those sentences still violates English grammar rules. As good and wise non-native English learners, it would be better if we always use English with correct grammar.