How to Fix Double Negatives in English

Many English learners make the mistake of using double negatives, especially when speaking casually. In this video, Daniel says I didn’t see nobody at the party, which sounds confusing and incorrect in standard English.

Isabella helps clarify the problem. When you use two negatives in one sentence—like didn’t and nobody—they cancel each other out, making the meaning unclear. In standard English, you should say I didn’t see anybody or I saw nobody. Both are correct, but mixing them creates a grammar mistake.

This video is perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to improve their spoken and written grammar. It shows a simple conversation with a real-life example of a common error, making it easier to understand and remember.

Watch the video and repeat the corrected versions to build confidence. Knowing how to avoid double negatives helps you sound more fluent and be clearly understood by others.

Practice this rule in different contexts so your grammar becomes more natural over time. Avoiding double negatives is a small change that makes a big difference in your English.