The Best English Mistake You Can Make

I was watching a YouTube travel video.

The vlogger from California said, “I wish I knew that before I went there.”

“Uuhh,” I groaned.

I was eavesdropping on a phone conversation in a cafe.

The English woman told her phone friend, “I literally died of boredom.”

I rolled my eyes in disgust.

I was watching a Hollywood movie.

The famous actor said, “I lied down to take a nap.”

I shook my head disapprovingly.

What’s the matter with me?

Why do these native speakers cause me such pain and suffering?

Because they’re making mistakes.

And I’m an English teacher.

CATEGORY 1 ENGLISH MISTAKES

Just like there are sounds only a dog can hear, there are mistakes only an English teacher can recognize.

Most native speakers — even smart, educated native speakers — make a lot of grammar mistakes.

No one notices (except English teachers).

And life goes on.

These are Category 1 mistakes.

In my opinion, Category 1 mistakes are not a big deal.

Time and energy are limited.

Focus on the Category 2 and 3 mistakes first.

You can also focus on learning new words, reading, listening and practicing speaking.

If you still have time and energy left, maybe work on your social skills.

And if you still have time and energy left, get a shoe shine, go to the gym or just relax with a beer on the couch.

But don’t waste your time on Category 1 mistakes!

As we say in English, No one’s perfect.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Vig 

P.S.

Here’s a crazy idea…

While your friends and family and colleagues spend the summer kicking back and soaking up the sun…

You get serious about your English!

Then, in September, you can impress everyone with your new confidence, big words, and easy sentences.

Here are two ways to improve your English this summer:

1. Join the Vig Village waiting list (we’re re-opening soon).
2. Get a private teacher on Teacher Creature.