Some English mistakes aren’t mistakes — they’re Ukrainian logic in English words. The most common places where Ukrainian gets in the way.
Thinking in Ukrainian while speaking English often produces sentences that sound almost right, a quiet form of direct translation from Ukrainian to English. This post looks at why that gap is so hard to notice, with real examples from lessons, and one thing you can start listening for in your own English.
There's a small grammar mistake that comes up again and again with Ukrainian learners: using should when English wants was supposed to. And once you add had to into the mix, it gets even blurrier. This post explains the difference between was supposed to vs had to — clearly, with real examples.
"Called" and "named" look like they mean the same thing — but they don't work the same way. Here's the difference, with sentence examples you can use straight away.
Master the English words related to toilets and quickly improve your English skills. This list is perfect for all levels of learners, so start now!
