Example 1:
How do you think about the movie? (incorrect)
What did you think about the movie? (correct)
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Example 2:
How do you think about this outfit? (incorrect)
What do you think about this outfit? (correct)

Tips: Japanese people tend to use how instead of what on many occasions. “How” should be used when asking about a method of doing something. “What” should be used when asking for an opinion, likes and dislikes etc.


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Example 1:
I played with my friends last weekend. (incorrect)
I spent time with my friends last weekend. (correct)
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Example 2: I like to play skateboarding. (incorrect)
I like to skate board. (correct)

Tips: Play is often used with sports that have balls (basketball, soccer, football, ping-pong, tennis, golf etc.) We don't use the word play with sports such as swimming, skiing, snowboarding, surfing etc. Also to use the expression “I played with my friends" is very strange for an adult to say. This is only used by children. It is OK, however, to say “ I played with my dog” or “I played with my kids "


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Example 1:
Let's challenge. (incorrect)
Let's give it a try. (correct)
[CONTINUE]

Example 2:
Let's English. (incorrect)
Let's practice English.

Tips: It's unnatural to use “let's challenge" for native English speakers. It's a much better choice to use “let's try it” instead. Another common mistake is to use Let's without a verb. You need a verb after “let's” Some other examples are “let's go” "let's dance” , “ let's study” etc.


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