Asian Bloopers in English

More than often, we have heard people mock Asian speaking English. Amongst those mocked includes Indians, Chinese, Korean amongst others. What is commonly called as “Asian Bloopers in English”.

It is important that we learn the right way of expressing ourselves in English. I personally believe this is vital especially for people in nations like China and Korea which are growing to be the next global services outsourcing hubs. Strong command on the English language is a key to winning high paying jobs in the services outsourcing market.

For example – Chinese people (known for their hard working nature) have been making a strong presence in the global outsourcing hub. Their ability to learn functional skill sets such as web development etc and provide quality outsourcing services is intense. Unfortunately, the Chinese people have the need to learn English better to enable win large and small outsourcing deals.

Let us have a quick look at some of these bloopers to hopefully correct ourselves in the given scenarios.

1)Common blooper: It was so late there was no bus
Accurate expression: The last bus had left

2)Common blooper: Let me help you to do your work
Accurate expression: Let me help you with your work

3)Common blooper: May I borrow your phone?
Accurate expression: May I use your phone?

4)Common blooper: It was a long time before I met him
Accurate expression: It was a long time ago that I met him

5)Common blooper: To fight with him is danger
Accurate expression: To fight with him is dangerous

6)Common blooper: He is becoming better
Accurate expression: He is getting better

7)Common blooper: I will comeback in a minute
Accurate expression: I will be back in a minute

8)Common blooper: Mark did not make a fault
Accurate expression: Mark did not make a mistake

9)Common blooper: The bus is standing there
Accurate expression: The bus is parked there

10)Common blooper: I told you yesterday only
Accurate expression: I told you yesterday

I hope this posting helps at least some of us correct our English usage.

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