By Sunīl Chaudhari – Digital Success Coach & Founder of Guruji English Classes

If you are a Hindi speaker who is learning English, chances are that you are making certain common mistakes — without even realizing it.

These mistakes don’t just reduce your confidence; they also make you sound less fluent, less clear, and sometimes even confusing.

The good news?

👉 Every mistake can be fixed.
👉 Every error has a simple explanation.
👉 Every correction will immediately improve your communication.

As someone who has trained thousands of students — from beginners to professionals — I’ve observed the same patterns in almost every Hindi-speaking learner.

So in this powerful, deeply detailed guide, I will show you:

the most common mistakes
why Hindi speakers make them
how to fix them
examples of correct usage
practical exercises you can apply today

Let’s begin your transformation.

⭐ Why Hindi Speakers Struggle with English (The Real Reasons)

Before we fix mistakes, let’s understand WHY they happen.

Most Hindi speakers struggle with English because:

❗ Hindi sentence structure is different from English

Hindi: मैं बाज़ार जा रहा हूँ
English: I am going to the market.

Hindi follows Subject + Object + Verb.
English follows Subject + Verb + Object.

❗ Hindi doesn’t use “helping verbs” the way English does

Hindi: वह काम करता?
English: Does he work?

❗ Hindi doesn’t have articles like a, an, the

Hindi speakers leave them out.

❗ Pronunciation is different

English has many sounds that do not exist in Hindi.

❗ Literal translation causes mistakes

Hindi → English translation is the biggest reason for incorrect English.

But don’t worry — every mistake can be corrected with simple changes.

⭐ Top 20 Common English Mistakes Hindi Speakers Make (With Corrections)

Let’s go deep into each one.

1. Using “Myself” Incorrectly

❌ Incorrect

Myself Sunita.
Myself Rahul Sharma.

✔ Correct

I am Sunita.
My name is Rahul Sharma.

Rule: “Myself” is not used to introduce yourself in English.

2. Missing Articles (a, an, the)

❌ Incorrect

Give me pen.
Open door.

✔ Correct

Give me a pen.
Open the door.

3. Incorrect Use of “Only”

❌ Incorrect

I only have 10 rupees.
He eats rice only.

✔ Correct

I have only 10 rupees.
He eats only rice.

Position of “only” changes meaning.

4. Using “Revert back”

❌ Incorrect

Please revert back soon.

✔ Correct

Please revert soon.

“Revert” already means “reply back”.

5. Wrong prepositions

❌ Incorrect

Discuss about this.
Order for tea.
Enter into the room.

✔ Correct

Discuss this.
Order tea.
Enter the room.

6. Using “times” wrongly

❌ Incorrect

I am doing this from two times.
She came here three times before.

✔ Correct

I have done this twice before.
She has come here three times before.

7. Using “will” instead of present tense

❌ Incorrect

I will tell you when I will reach.

✔ Correct

I will tell you when I reach.

First clause future → second clause present.

8. Forgetting plurals

❌ Incorrect

I have many work.
These book is good.

✔ Correct

I have much work / many tasks.
These books are good.

9. Incorrect direct translation

❌ Incorrect

I am having a headache.

✔ Correct

I have a headache.

10. Using “doubt” instead of “question”

Hindi speakers say “doubt” for “question”.

❌ Incorrect

I have a doubt.

✔ Correct

I have a question.

Use “doubt” only when you are unsure about something specific.

11. Wrong order of adjectives

❌ Incorrect

I bought a red beautiful dress.

✔ Correct

I bought a beautiful red dress.

Correct order:
Opinion → Colour → Type → Noun
(beautiful → red → dress)

12. Using “more better”

❌ Incorrect

This book is more better.

✔ Correct

This book is better.

13. Wrong use of “very much”

❌ Incorrect

I am very much happy.

✔ Correct

I am very happy.

Use “very much” only with verbs:
I like it very much.

14. Incorrect past tense forms

❌ Incorrect

I didn’t went.
He didn’t came.

✔ Correct

I didn’t go.
He didn’t come.

After “did”, use base verb.

15. Using “according to me”

❌ Incorrect

According to me, he is wrong.

✔ Correct

In my opinion, he is wrong.

“According to” is used for others’ statements.

16. Wrong use of “since” and “for”

❌ Incorrect

I am waiting since two hours.

✔ Correct

I am waiting for two hours.

Use:

since = point in time
for = duration

17. Incorrect use of present continuous

❌ Incorrect

I am knowing him.
I am understanding.

✔ Correct

I know him.
I understand.

These verbs are not used in continuous form.

18. Using “do one thing” (literal Hindi translation)

❌ Incorrect

Do one thing…

✔ Correct

Here’s what you can do…
Try this…

19. Dropping “to” after start/begin

❌ Incorrect

I started learn English.

✔ Correct

I started to learn English.

20. Wrong expressions for time

❌ Incorrect

I am coming in 5 minutes.
I am leaving now only.

✔ Correct

I will come in 5 minutes.
I am leaving right now.

⭐ Deep Dive: Why Hindi Speakers Make These Mistakes

Here is the psychological explanation:

Reason	Effect
Translation mindset	Incorrect word order
Lack of articles in Hindi	Articles omitted
One word → many meanings	Wrong vocabulary
Hindi verbs behave differently	Continuous tense errors
Direct structure copying	Incorrect English sentences

The key is to stop thinking in Hindi and start thinking in simple English — even small English thoughts.

⭐ How to Fix These Mistakes Forever — My Signature Method

Here is the exact 4-step method I give to all my students.

STEP 1 — Listen to Natural English Daily

Use listening resources like:

BBC Learning English
VOA
TED-Ed
English podcasts
Short stories

Listening helps correct your brain automatically.

STEP 2 — Learn the Pattern, Not the Rule

For example:
Incorrect: He don’t know.
Correct: He doesn’t know.

Instead of memorizing grammar rules, memorize patterns.

STEP 3 — Speak Small Sentences Daily

Practice small sentences like:

I will call you later.
It is raining.
I need your help.
I am getting ready.

Small sentences reduce errors.

STEP 4 — Use AI Tools to Correct Mistakes

Use tools like:

Grammarly
ChatGPT
Duolingo
ELSA

AI catches mistakes instantly.

⭐ Practice Exercises to Remove Mistakes

Try these exercises daily.

Exercise 1 — Correct the Sentences

Write 10 incorrect sentences and fix them.

Example:
❌ She don’t like tea.
✔ She doesn’t like tea.

Exercise 2 — Speak for 2 Minutes on Any Topic

Record your voice.
Check for mistakes.
Rewrite the corrected version.

Exercise 3 — Change Hindi thoughts into English

Think:

मुझे पानी चाहिए → I need water.
मैं बाहर जा रहा हूँ → I am going out.
वो ठीक है → That’s fine.

⭐ Signs You Are Making Fewer Mistakes Now

You will notice:
✔ You speak faster
✔ You hesitate less
✔ You correct yourself automatically
✔ You understand sentence structure
✔ People understand you more clearly

This means you are on the right path.

⭐ Final Thoughts — Mistakes Are Normal, But Fixing Them Makes You Fluent

If you are a Hindi speaker learning English, remember:

👉 Mistakes are not bad.
👉 Mistakes are not embarrassing.
👉 Mistakes are not failure.

Mistakes are simply opportunities to improve.

Once you understand the common patterns — and replace them with correct English — your fluency will grow rapidly.

Stay consistent.
Practice daily.
Learn smart.
And you will see the transformation.

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