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50 Everyday English Phrases Bangladeshi Speakers Get Wrong

April 11, 2026· 5 min read
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You've studied English for years. Yet, when it's time to speak, those little mistakes keep popping up, making you sound less natural. Let's fix that. These are the 50 everyday English phrases Bangladeshi speakers often get wrong. Correct them, and you'll instantly sound more fluent.

Common Mistakes Bangladeshi Speakers Make

  1. "Open the light": We say "Turn on the light" in English. It's a direct translation issue from Bangla.

  2. "Close the TV": This should be "Turn off the TV." Again, it's about using the right verbs.

  3. "Do a mistake": Instead, say "Make a mistake." It's a common mix-up.

  4. "Return back": Just "Return" is enough. We don't need "back," it's implied.

  5. "Discuss about": Simply "Discuss" is correct. No need for "about."

  6. "I am agree": The correct phrase is "I agree." Keep it simple.

  7. "According to me": Go for "In my opinion" or "I think."

  8. "I am waiting for your response": A more natural way is "Looking forward to your response."

  9. "He come yesterday": Remember to use the past tense — "He came yesterday."

  10. "I didn't knew": The correct form is "I didn't know."

  11. "I have a free time": Say "I have free time." No need for "a."

  12. "She is married with him": It's "She is married to him."

  13. "He is in home": Say "He is at home."

  14. "Give an exam": The correct phrase is "Take an exam."

  15. "I prefer tea than coffee": It should be "I prefer tea to coffee."

  16. "I'm understanding": Simply say "I understand."

  17. "I will do it later on": Just "I will do it later" is enough.

  18. "I need a favor from you": A more polite way is "Could you do me a favor?"

  19. "He do his work": Remember to say "He does his work."

  20. "She told to me": It's "She told me."

  21. "I am doing a research": Say "I am doing research."

  22. "Please give me an advice": The correct form is "Please give me advice."

  23. "I am having a headache": Say "I have a headache."

  24. "He is going on foot": Simply say "He is walking."

  25. "I have visited to Dhaka": It's "I have visited Dhaka."

  26. "He is very good in math": Say "He is very good at math."

  27. "Let's discuss about it": Remember, it's "Let's discuss it."

  28. "I didn't went there": The correct phrase is "I didn't go there."

  29. "I am in a hurry up": Simply say "I am in a hurry."

  30. "I am fond for reading": Say "I am fond of reading."

  31. "Let's meet in Friday": It's "Let's meet on Friday."

  32. "I am going to home": Say "I am going home."

  33. "He is my cousin brother": Simply say "He is my cousin."

  34. "She asked me that why": Say "She asked me why."

  35. "I look forward to meet you": The correct form is "I look forward to meeting you."

  36. "We are discussing about": It's "We are discussing."

  37. "I have a good news": Say "I have good news."

  38. "He is more taller than me": Just say "He is taller than me."

  39. "Can you cope up with this?": Say "Can you cope with this?"

  40. "I have read it yesterday": It's "I read it yesterday."

  41. "He is senior than me": It's "He is senior to me."

  42. "I am going to abroad": Simply say "I am going abroad."

  43. "I want to discuss with you": Say "I want to discuss something with you."

  44. "He is living in Dhaka since five years": The correct form is "He has been living in Dhaka for five years."

  45. "She is doing a job": Say "She has a job" or "She is working."

  46. "I have a doubt": In English, we often say "I have a question" or "I'm not sure."

  47. "He suggested me to go": Say "He suggested that I go."

  48. "I am very interested for": It's "I am very interested in."

  49. "He is more better now": Simply say "He is better now."

  50. "I am taking a leave": Say "I am taking leave."

Why This Matters

Here's the thing: speaking is a skill, not a talent. The more you practice speaking out loud, the more natural it becomes. Stop waiting until you feel ready — start now. Don't just focus on grammar; these small corrections can make a big impact on your fluency.

  • Practice speaking for 10 minutes every day.

  • Record yourself and listen back to catch errors.

  • Don't translate from Bangla — think in English.

The Bottom Line

Consistency beats perfection. Show up every day, and your English will improve faster than you think. Want to take it a step further? Check out our English Hero course at futureEnglishAcademy.com/learn/english. It's packed with engaging exercises to help you master these phrases and more. Keep it up, and you'll be speaking like a pro in no time!