Common English Mistakes in Proposals by Italian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new strategy for our marketing campaign. We must take into consideration the recent trends and adapt our approach accordingly. If you agree, we can smeeust next week to discuss the details and make a decision together.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Changes were made to correct some of the phrasing. Otherwise, it looks good!"

Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new strategy for our marketing campaign. We must take into consideration the recent trends and adapt our approach accordingly. If you agree, we can meet next week to discuss the details and make a decision together.

Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new strategy for our marketing campaign. We must take in consideration the recent trends and adapt our approach accordingly. If you agree, we can see us next week to discuss the details and make a decision together.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

TWe developed the proposal for the new marketing strategywas developed to increase brand awareness in the European market. It isWe suggested tlaunchating the campaignwill be launched in the first quarter of next year, and we have allocatedthe budgetwas allocated accordingly. The success of the project will be ensured by the cCollaboration between the marketing and sales teams, awill ensure the success of the project. We will provide regular updates will be providedtothe stakeholders.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"In general, using the active voice makes for stronger writing. "

We developed the proposal for the new marketing strategy to increase brand awareness in the European market. We suggest launching the campaign in the first quarter of next year, and we have allocated the budget accordingly. Collaboration between the marketing and sales teams will ensure the success of the project. We will provide regular updates to stakeholders.

The proposal for the new marketing strategy was developed to increase brand awareness in the European market. It is suggested that the campaign will be launched in the first quarter of next year, and the budget was allocated accordingly. The success of the project will be ensured by the collaboration between the marketing and sales teams, and regular updates will be provided to the stakeholders.

Mistake Example #3

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Subject: Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategiesy that will help our company toincrease thesales in the next quarter. The strategy focuses on social media platforms and influencer partnerships, which have proven to be effective in reaching wider audiences. I believe these approaches will bring significant benefits to our business and look forward to discussing it further in our next meeting.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper usage of singular vs. plural nouns."

Subject: Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy that will help our company increase sales in the next quarter. The strategy focuses on social media platforms and influencer partnerships, which have proven to be effective in reaching wider audiences. I believe these approaches will bring significant benefits to our business and look forward to discussing it further in our next meeting.

Subject: Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategies that will help our company to increase the sale in the next quarter. The strategy focus on social media platform and influencer partnership, which have proven to be effective in reaching wider audience. I believe these approach will bring significant benefit to our business and look forward to discuss it further in our next meeting.