When people start learning English, they often make the same mistakes. I made them too.
So today, I want to talk about some common mistakes people make when they study English.
The first mistake is waiting too long before speaking. Many learners want to be perfect first.
But if you wait for perfect English, you may never start. You improve by speaking.
The second mistake is memorizing too many words without using them in real sentences.
A long vocabulary list looks good, but unused words disappear quickly from your memory.
It is better to learn a few useful words and repeat them in daily situations.
The third mistake is translating everything from Korean into English in your head.
This makes speaking slow and stressful. It also makes simple conversations feel harder.
Instead, learn short English patterns and use them right away in simple sentences.
For example, you can say, I am looking for, I am trying to, or I am not used to.
The fourth mistake is studying only grammar rules and forgetting real listening practice.
Grammar matters, but real English also has rhythm, speed, and connected sounds.
If you only read grammar books, real conversations may still sound too fast and confusing.
That is why listening practice matters so much. Your ears need training too.
The fifth mistake is giving up too quickly because progress feels slow.
Language learning is not a straight line. Some days feel easy, and some days feel hard.
That does not mean you are failing. It only means you are still learning.
Another mistake is choosing a study method that feels too boring or too difficult to continue.
If your method is too hard, you will stop. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Ten minutes every day can be more powerful than two hours once a week.
So choose a simple routine. Read a little, listen a little, and speak a little.
In the end, the biggest mistake is believing that mistakes are bad. They are not.
Mistakes show that you are trying, using the language, and moving forward.
So do not wait to be perfect. Start small, speak often, and keep going.