Mistake: False Friends
Words that look like your language but mean different.
Examples
- actual means real, not current
Key rules
- False friends are words that look similar to words in your language but have different meanings in English
- Examples include actual (real, not current) and library (a place for books)
- Check unfamiliar words in a dictionary
Common mistakes
- I am actual living in London → I am currently living in London
- The library is a shop → The library is a place for books
Use cases
- Translation
- Learning vocabulary
- Speaking with confidence
💡 Tip: Keep a list of false friends for your first language and review it before writing.