Spanish speakers often encounter certain errors when learning English due to

differences in grammar, pronunciation, and language structure. Here are 10 common

errors:

False friends (cognates): Some words in Spanish look similar to English words but have
different meanings. For example, "embarazada" means pregnant in Spanish, not embarrassed.

Subject-Verb Agreement: In English, the verb must agree with the subject in terms of number.
Spanish speakers may struggle with this concept, as Spanish is more flexible in this regard.

Prepositions: English prepositions don't always correspond directly to Spanish prepositions. For
instance, "at the end" is translated as "al final" in Spanish, but "at the end" in English.

Articles (a, an, the): Spanish doesn't have articles in the same way English does, so Spanish
speakers may omit or misuse them.

Verb Tenses: English has a more complex system of verb tenses than Spanish, and learners
may struggle with choosing the correct tense.

Word Order: The order of words in a sentence is different in English and Spanish. For example,
adjectives usually come before the noun in English, while in Spanish, they often come after.

Pronunciation of Sounds: Certain English sounds may not exist in Spanish, leading to difficulties
in pronunciation. This includes sounds like "th" in "think" or "r" in words like "red."

Gerunds and Infinitives: English uses gerunds and infinitives in specific ways, which may differ
from Spanish usage.

Modal Verbs: Modal verbs such as "can," "could," "may," and "might" can be tricky for Spanish
speakers, as they may not have direct equivalents in Spanish.

Phrasal Verbs: English frequently uses phrasal verbs (verb + preposition/adverb) which can be
confusing for Spanish speakers, as these combinations often have different meanings than the
individual words.
1. False Friends:
Fill in the blanks with the correct word (be mindful of false friends):

The __library________ (library/bookstore) has a vast collection of ancient books.

His success is not just a matter of luck; it's the __actual________ (actual/real) result of hard
work.
We need to ___attend_______ (attend/assist) the meeting on time.
The chef will ______assist____ (assist/attend) you in preparing the dish.
She was ___embarrassed_______ (embarrassed/pregnant) when she realized her mistake.

2. Subject-Verb Agreement:
Choose the correct verb form (is, am, are, was, were) to complete each sentence:

The team __are________ playing well this season.

One of the students __________ to the new curriculum.
Neither of the options ____was______ suitable for me.
The book, along with the magazine, ____were______ on the table.
Each of the players __________ given a medal.

3. Prepositions:
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:

We are excited __________ the upcoming concert.

She is skilled __________ playing the piano.
The cat is hiding __________ the bed.
I am not familiar __________ this neighborhood.
The book is located __________ the top shelf.

4. Articles (a, an, the):

Insert the appropriate article where necessary:

He bought __________ new car yesterday.

She wants to be __________ astronaut.
We went to __________ amazing restaurant last night.
Can you pass me __________ salt, please?
I have __________ interesting book to read.
5. Verb Tenses:
Choose the correct verb tense (present, past, or future) to complete each sentence:

She usually __________ (eat) breakfast at 7 AM.

Last summer, we __________ (go) on a road trip across the country.
By this time next year, I __________ (complete) my degree.
They __________ (watch) a movie when the power went out.
Tomorrow, they __________ (fly) to Paris for a business meeting.

6. Word Order:
Arrange the words to form grammatically correct sentences:

(children / playing / happily / the / park / in)

(beautiful / saw / they / a / sunset)
(are / the / fixing / mechanics / car / the)
(usually / I / at / go / to / bed / midnight)
(love / her / deeply / husband / her / she / and)

7. Gerunds and Infinitives:

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (gerund or infinitive):

She enjoys __________ (swim) in the ocean.

We decided __________ (visit) the museum this weekend.
I need __________ (finish) this report by tomorrow.
They want __________ (learn) how to cook Italian cuisine.
He can't stand __________ (be) late for meetings.

8. Modal Verbs:
Choose the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might, should, must) to complete each
sentence:

You __________ start working on your assignment now.

She __________ speak three languages fluently.
Students __________ bring their textbooks to class every day.
It __________ rain later, so you should take an umbrella.
He __________ be at the meeting by 2 PM.
10. Phrasal Verbs:
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb:

She always __________ with her difficult coworkers.

Please __________ your shoes before entering the house.
The students need to __________ on their essays this weekend.
The company plans to __________ a new marketing strategy next month.
He had to __________ his car after it broke down on the highway.