Common English Mistakes in Social Media Ads by Cantonese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of 'very' to emphasize adjectives

Discover thevery amazing new skincare line that isvery perfect for your very sensitive skin! Our products are very100% natural and verhighly effective, making your skin feel vsupery smooth and vetruly refreshed. Don't miss out on this vextrya special offer, available foronly foravery limited time!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability. Nicely done :)"

Discover the amazing new skincare line that is perfect for your very sensitive skin! Our products are 100% natural and highly effective, making your skin feel super smooth and truly refreshed. Don't miss out on this extra special offer, available for only a limited time!

Discover the very amazing new skincare line that is very perfect for your very sensitive skin! Our products are very natural and very effective, 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!

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of direct translations from Cantonese

Discover the new taste of happiness with our bubble tea! We have many flavors for you to choose, andfrom—youwi'll surely find your favorite. Come to our shop and enjoy a cup of tea that makes you feel like you'reat home.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Discover the new taste of happiness with our bubble tea! We have many flavors for you to choose from—you'll surely find your favorite. Come to our shop and enjoy a cup of tea that makes you feel like you're at home.

Discover the new taste of happiness with our bubble tea! We have many flavors for you to choose, and you will sure find your favorite. Come to our shop and enjoy a cup of tea that makes you feel like at home.

Mistake Example #3

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

Discover the best skincare products at our store! We have muchany options for every skin type, from oily to dry. Visit us today and find the perfect solution for your skin needs. Don't miss out on our special offers and discounts!

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is fine apart from this, "We have much options", which I've changed to "We have many options"."

Discover the best skincare products at our store! We have many options for every skin type, from oily to dry. Visit us today and find the perfect solution for your skin needs. Don't miss out on our special offers and discounts!

Discover the best skincare products at our store! We have much options for every skin type, from oily to dry. Visit us today and find the perfect solution for your skin needs. Don't miss out on our special offers and discounts!