Better My English — BlogEnglish learning tips, IELTS guides, and study advice from Better My English.https://bettermyenglish.auCommon English Mistakes Made by Mandarin Chinese Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-mandarin-chinese-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-mandarin-chinese-speakersMandarin and English differ in fundamental ways — verbs, articles, word order. Here are the most common English errors Mandarin speakers make and how to correct them.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Vietnamese Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-vietnamese-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-vietnamese-speakersVietnamese speakers make specific, predictable English errors because of how the two languages handle tense, pronouns, and grammar. Here's what they are and how to fix them.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Korean Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-korean-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-korean-speakersKorean and English differ in structure, grammar, and social conventions. Here are the most common English errors Korean speakers make and how to fix them.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Japanese Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-japanese-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-japanese-speakersJapanese speakers make predictable English errors because of how the two languages differ. Here's what to watch for and how to correct each pattern.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Hindi and Urdu Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-hindi-urdu-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-hindi-urdu-speakersHindi and Urdu speakers share a set of predictable English errors rooted in how both languages work. Here's what they are and how to correct them.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Filipino Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-filipino-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-filipino-speakersFilipino speakers often have strong English but carry Philippine English patterns into Australian contexts. Here's what to watch for and how to adjust.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Portuguese Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-portuguese-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-portuguese-speakersBrazilian Portuguese speakers share a specific set of English errors. Here's what they are, why they happen, and how to correct them effectively.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCommon English Mistakes Made by Spanish Speakers — And How to Fix Themhttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-spanish-speakershttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-mistakes-spanish-speakersIf Spanish is your first language, certain English errors come up again and again. Here's what they are, why they happen, and how to correct them.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAustralian Workplace English: Key Phrases for Customer Service Jobshttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-customer-service-australiahttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/english-customer-service-australiaWorking in retail, hospitality, or reception in Australia? Learn the essential English phrases and Aussie expressions that will help you sound confident and professional at work.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTIELTS vs PTE in Australia: Which English Test Gives You More PR Points?https://bettermyenglish.au/blog/ielts-vs-pte-australiahttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/ielts-vs-pte-australiaCompare IELTS and PTE Academic for Australian visas and permanent residency. See how each score maps to migration points and find out which test suits your situation.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCEFR Levels Explained: What Do A1 to C2 Mean for Your IELTS Score?https://bettermyenglish.au/blog/cefr-levels-ielts-scoreshttps://bettermyenglish.au/blog/cefr-levels-ielts-scoresNot sure what A1, B2, or C1 means for your English? This simple guide explains every CEFR level and shows how they compare to IELTS band scores.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT