English with Lucy: Common Mistakes to Avoid

What is the main benefit of using iTalki according to Lucy?

• It offers free language courses.

• It provides one-to-one video lessons with native speakers.

• It is available only in English.

• It is more expensive than offline tutors.

Which preposition should be used when asking if someone has visited a place?

• to

• on

• in

• at

What is the incorrect way to ask if someone has visited Italy?

• Have you ever traveled to Italy?

• Have you ever been in Italy?

• Have you ever been to Italy?

• Have you ever visited Italy?

What is the correct preposition to use when talking about being married to someone?

• for

• with

• to

• by

What does 'married with kids' imply?

• Being married to children

• Being married and having children

• Being married with someone

• Being married without children

When talking about duration, which preposition should be used?

• for

• during

• at

• since

What is the common mistake when using 'since' in English?

• Using it for a duration

• Using it for a location

• Using it for a fixed point in time

• Using it for a person

How should teachers be addressed in the UK according to Lucy?

• Mr., Mrs., or Miss followed by their surname

• Teacher followed by their first name

• Professor or Doctor only

• By their first name only

What is the correct way to ask someone to explain something to you?

• Can you explain me that?

• Can you explain me this?

• Can you explain that me?

• Can you explain this to me?

What is the exception where 'explain me' can be used correctly?

• When explaining a time

• When 'me' is the object being explained

• When explaining a place

• When explaining a person