Common English Mistakes in Ad Copies by Cantonese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong when writing a Ad Copy in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with countable vs. uncountable nouns ('She has much friends')

Discover the secret to glowing skin with our new skincare line! Our product contains many natural ingredients that nourish and hydrate your skin. Experience the difference with our formula that brings somuchany benefits to your daily routine. Try it today and see why so many customers are choosing us for their skincare needs in Hong Kong!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for countable vs. uncountable nouns."

Discover the secret to glowing skin with our new skincare line! Our product contains many natural ingredients that nourish and hydrate your skin. Experience the difference with our formula that brings so many benefits to your daily routine. Try it today and see why so many customers are choosing us for their skincare needs in Hong Kong!

Discover the secret to glowing skin with our new skincare line! Our product contains many natural ingredient that nourish and hydrate your skin. Experience the difference with our formula that brings much benefit to your daily routine. Try it today and see why so many customer are choosing us for their skincare needs in Hong Kong!

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of direct translations from Cantonese

Discover the new taste of our bubble tea,; it is like no other! Our tea is so good, you will drink ituntilthere's no drop left. Come to our shop and you will feel like you'reat home, with friendly staff anda cozy environment. Don't miss out, come try ittoday!

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is fairly well-written. However, be mindful of errors such as the following: "you will drink until no drop left" should be "you will drink it until there's no drop left" and "you will feel like at home" should be "you will feel like you're at home"."

Discover the new taste of our bubble tea; it is like no other! Our tea is so good, you will drink it until there's no drop left. Come to our shop and you will feel like you're at home, with friendly staff and a cozy environment. Don't miss out, come try it today!

Discover the new taste of our bubble tea, it is like no other! Our tea is so good, you will drink until no drop left. Come to our shop and you will feel like at home, with friendly staff and cozy environment. Don't miss out, come try today!

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of 'very' to emphasize adjectives

Discover thevery amazing world of ourvery new skincare line! Our products are very effective and verygentle, making your skin feel vrerally smooth andvery refreshed. Don't miss out on this very special offer, available only for a verylimited time.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"The use of "very" is a lot and not necessary. I removed most of them."

Discover the amazing world of our new skincare line! Our products are very effective and gentle, making your skin feel really smooth and refreshed. Don't miss out on this very special offer, available only for a limited time.

Discover the very amazing world of our very new skincare line! Our products are very effective and very gentle, making your skin feel very smooth and very refreshed. Don't miss out on this very special offer, available only for a very limited time.