Common English Mistakes in Meeting Minutess by Italian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Italian speakers from Italy when writing a Meeting Minutes in English.

Mistake Example #1

Using direct translations from Italian (e.g., 'We see us tomorrow' instead of 'See you tomorrow')

**Meeting Minutes:** Yesterday we had the meeting ftor discuss the new project. We havedecided that everyone wishoulld bring their ideas to the table inat the next meeting, which will happen in two weeks. We willsee useach other again on the 15th of October at 10 AM in the main conference room.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made some changes so the English would sound more natural. Good work!"

**Meeting Minutes:** Yesterday we had the meeting to discuss the new project. We decided that everyone should bring their ideas to the table at the next meeting, which will happen in two weeks. We will see each other again on the 15th of October at 10 AM in the main conference room.

**Meeting Minutes:** Yesterday we had the meeting for discuss the new project. We have decided that everyone will bring their ideas to the table in the next meeting, which will happen in two weeks. We see us again on the 15th of October at 10 AM in the main conference room.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

MThe meeting wtook plas hceld on October 10th, 2023, andwas attended by all department headsattended. ThAttendees discussed project updates were discussed,andit was decided thao extend the deadlinewill be extended by two weeks. They raised the topic of budget concerns were raised,andit was agreed to schatedule a follow-up meeting will be scheduledto address these issues. The meeting wasconcluded at 3 PM,. Manria Rossi recorded the minuteswere recorded by Maria Rossi.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some correcting to remove instances of passive voice."

The meeting took place on October 10, 2023, and all department heads attended. Attendees discussed project updates and decided to extend the deadline by two weeks. They raised the topic of budget concerns and agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting to address the issues. The meeting concluded at 3 PM. Maria Rossi recorded the minutes.

Meeting was held on October 10th, 2023, and was attended by all department heads. The project updates were discussed, and it was decided that the deadline will be extended by two weeks. The budget concerns were raised, and it was agreed that a follow-up meeting will be scheduled to address these issues. The meeting was concluded at 3 PM, and the minutes were recorded by Maria Rossi.

Mistake Example #3

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Meeting Minutes: On 12th October, the team discuss about the new project proposal. The manager highlight the importance of each member contribution to the success of the projects. It was agreed that the deadline for the submission of the reports are next Friday.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

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Meeting Minutes: On 12th October, the team discuss about the new project proposal. The manager highlight the importance of each member contribution to the success of the projects. It was agreed that the deadline for the submission of the reports are next Friday.

Meeting Minutes: On 12th October, the team discuss about the new project proposal. The manager highlight the importance of each member contribution to the success of the projects. It was agreed that the deadline for the submission of the reports are next Friday.