Mistake Break - Episode 1: audioscript, exercises, and bonus tips and collocations

 🎙️Podcast Script: Episode 1 - Behaviour 

Link to the podcast: https://t.me/c/2862577597/3 

Welcome to Mistake Break. Where we fix common errors in 90 seconds Today: we're gonna focus on the word ‘behaviour’ – and avoid 2 errors. Let’s begin.

Mistake 1: Never say:

❌ Never say: ‘Students must behaviour well.

✅ Say: ‘Students must behave well.’

Why, if you ask me? Because ‘behaviour’ is a noun. And the verb form is ‘behave’.
For example: I like her behaviour (noun) because she behaves really well (verb).

Mistake 2: ❌ Never say:

She has a strange behaviour.’ BECAUSE behaviour’ is uncountable – so you don’t need to say ‘a’ strange behaviour.

For example: She has strange behaviour.’

Scientists study animal behaviours. I said behaviours (plural) because it refers to different types of behaviours like aggression, calmness, etc.

Here’s a quick recap:

Behave is the verb.

Behaviour is the noun.

And the next time you listen, behave well. Listen carefully - and make notes.

See you next time. END OF AUDIOSCRIPT.

Exercises:

1. Complete the Dialogue Below. 

A: Do you think children should always ________ well in class?

B: Of course. Good ________ helps everyone learn better.

Think you got it? Scroll down for the answers:

 ...behave...

...behaviour...

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2. Spot the Mistake

These sentences have grammar mistakes. Can you find and fix them?

1. ❌ The teacher asked the students to behaviour quietly.

2. ❌ My little brother never behaviour well when guests come.

3. ❌ I noticed a very strange behaviour in him today.

Think you got it? Scroll down for the answers:

Corrections:

1 → behave

2 → behaves

3 → strange behaviour (no “a”)

3. Make It Personal

Now it’s your turn. Complete this prompt and share it in the comments (or write it in your notebook):

I think good ____ is important because…”

🎙️ If you haven’t already, check out the full podcast episode for the explanations and examples. A great listening source!

Until next time—remember, small corrections can make a big difference in your fluency!

BONUS PHRASE:

“Behave Yourself!” This is a very common and informal expression. Parents and teachers use it all the time!

Example: 👩‍🏫 “We’re going on a school trip today, so behave yourself!” 👧 “Okay, I will!”

✅ It simply means: act properly, follow the rules, or don’t cause trouble.

You can also say it jokingly with friends:

“You’re going to that party? Behave yourself!”