Common English Mistakes in Landing Page Copies by Cantonese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of 'very' to emphasize adjectives

Welcome to our veryexciting andvery innovative online store! We offer a verywide range ofvery high-quality products that are veryaffordable andvery stylish. Our team isvery dedicated to providing you with averyn excellent shopping experience, and we arevery committed to making sure you are very satisfied with your purchase.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Your landing page copy reads well, but I took out all but one "very"."

Welcome to our exciting and innovative online store! We offer a wide range of high-quality products that are affordable and stylish. Our team is dedicated to providing you with an excellent shopping experience, and we are committed to making sure you are very satisfied with your purchase.

Welcome to our very exciting and very innovative online store! We offer a very wide range of very high-quality products that are very affordable and very stylish. Our team is very dedicated to providing you with a very excellent shopping experience, and we are very committed to making sure you are very satisfied with your purchase.

Mistake Example #2

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

Welcome to our online store, where you can find muchany exciting products for your lifestyle needs. We offer awide range of items, from electronics to fashion, ensuring there is something for everyone. Explore our collection today and enjoy ashopping experience like no other in Hong Kong!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very good; it just needed a few tweaks to correct grammar issues. Good job!"

Welcome to our online store, where you can find many exciting products for your lifestyle needs. We offer a wide range of items, from electronics to fashion, ensuring there is something for everyone. Explore our collection today and enjoy a shopping experience like no other in Hong Kong!

Welcome to our online store, where you can find much exciting product for your lifestyle needs. We offer wide range of item, from electronics to fashion, ensuring there is something for everyone. Explore our collection today and enjoy shopping experience like no other in Hong Kong!

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of direct translations from Cantonese

Welcome to our shop! We have many good products for you to choosefrom. Our prices are very cheap, and you will find everything you need. Please come toand visit us andto seeit with your own eyes. We promise you will not go homeempty-handed.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made a few changes so the English would sound more natural. Nice work!"

Welcome to our shop! We have many good products for you to choose from. Our prices are very cheap, and you will find everything you need. Please come and visit us to see it with your own eyes. We promise you will not go home empty-handed.

Welcome to our shop! We have many good products for you to choose. Our prices are very cheap, and you will find everything you need. Please come to visit us and see with your own eyes. We promise you will not go empty-handed.