The most common English mistakes Bangladeshi speakers make come from translating Bangla directly: missing or extra articles (a, an, the), wrong tense with “since” and “for”, “I am agree”, “discuss about”, “return back”, mixing up he and she in speech, and South Asian phrases like “do the needful” or “prepone” that confuse international listeners. The fix is to learn the correct pattern for each one, practise it in short sentences out loud, and pay attention to it in real conversations until it sounds natural.
- Most mistakes are direct translations from Bangla, not lack of knowledge.
- Learn the correct pattern, then say it out loud ten times.
- Fix one mistake per week so it becomes automatic.
- Local expressions are fine at home but can confuse international clients.
- Practise corrected sentences with the free Lumi AI English Robot.
“I am agree with you, sir”
Picture a team meeting with a foreign client. A Bangladeshi developer, skilled and well prepared, says: “I am agree with you. We will discuss about the issue and revert back to you tomorrow. Please do the needful from your side.”
The client understands most of it, but it sounds unusual, and “do the needful” leaves him unsure what he’s being asked to do. None of these phrases are signs of poor ability. They are Bangla structures and regional habits dressed in English words.
Once you know the patterns, they’re surprisingly quick to fix.
Grammar mistakes and corrections
| Common mistake | Correct | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I am agree. | I agree. | “Agree” is a verb, it doesn’t need “am” |
| He is knowing the answer. | He knows the answer. | “Know” isn’t normally used in the -ing form |
| I am living here since 2015. | I have lived / have been living here since 2015. | Since + a past point needs the present perfect |
| Discuss about the plan | Discuss the plan | “Discuss” already means talk about |
| Return back / reply back | Return / reply | “Back” is already included |
| He told me that he will come. | He told me that he would come. | Reported speech shifts the tense back |
| One of my friend | One of my friends | “One of” needs a plural noun |
| Informations, advices, furnitures | Information, advice, furniture | These are uncountable nouns |
| I have went | I have gone | Use the past participle after have |
| She is my cousin sister | She is my cousin | “Cousin” covers both, add “female” only if needed |
Articles: a, an and the
Bangla doesn’t use articles the way English does, so they are often missed or added in the wrong place.
Speaking mistakes
- He and she mix-ups: Bangla uses one word (“se”) for both, so speakers often switch. Slow down when talking about people and check.
- Yes/no confusion with negative questions: “You didn’t eat?” “Yes” can mean “Yes, I didn’t” in Bangla logic. In English, say “No, I didn’t” or “Yes, I did”.
- Question word order: “Where you are going?” should be “Where are you going?”
- Sounds: V, Z, F and TH sounds often change. See our pronunciation guide.
Regional phrases that confuse international listeners
| Phrase | Clearer international English |
|---|---|
| Do the needful | Please [specific action] |
| Revert back | Reply / get back to you |
| Prepone | Bring forward / move earlier |
| Out of station | Out of town / travelling |
| Passed out (from university) | Graduated |
| I have a doubt | I have a question |
How to fix mistakes for good
- Pick one mistake per weekChoose the one you make most often.
- Learn the correct patternWrite three correct example sentences about your own life.
- Say them out loud ten timesYour mouth needs to learn the pattern, not just your eyes.
- Use it in conversationTalk to an AI partner or a friend and use the pattern on purpose.
- Ask for correctionAsk your partner to point out that one mistake whenever you make it.
Practise without pressure
The free Lumi AI English Robot lets you speak, make mistakes and try again without anyone watching. Add our 15-minute daily routine and read how to stop translating in your head, since direct translation is where most of these mistakes begin.
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Frequently asked questions
Is "I am agree" correct English?
No. “Agree” is a verb, so the correct form is “I agree” or “I don’t agree”.
Is it correct to say "discuss about"?
No. “Discuss” already means to talk about something, so say “discuss the plan” without “about”.
Why do Bangla speakers mix up he and she?
Bangla uses the same pronoun for both genders, so the distinction is not automatic. Slowing down and practising sentences about people helps.
Is "do the needful" wrong?
It is common in South Asian English, but international listeners often find it vague. Say exactly what you need instead.
How can I stop making the same English mistakes?
Focus on one mistake a week, learn the correct pattern, say example sentences aloud and use the pattern in real conversation.
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