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Can you identify these common 'Spanish-speaker' mistakes?

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I have 37 years.

I am 37 years old. / I am 37.

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I took lunch at home yesterday.

had (or ate) lunch

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I didn't have time to make my homework.

do my homework

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I knew my best friend when we were at elementary school.

met

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It rained during 3 hours last night.

for 3 hours

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I really want to go travelling. I'd really love to know Japan.

to visit Japan

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I am a student with the British council for 3 years.

I've been a student...

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My husband works in an international company like a lawyer.

as a lawyer

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My sister always cries at sad movies. She's so sensible.

sensitive

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You should read Harry Potter. It's a great history.

story

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In my opinion, the cats are much better pets than the dogs.

cats / dogs (without 'the')

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I'm agree with you.

I agree

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It really depends of the situation.

depends on

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I'd really like to go to the US for learning English.

to learn

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My plan is to present the IELTS exam next year.

to take

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I usually practise football (soccer) with a local team on Sunday mornings.

play football/soccer

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