Common English Mistakes in Email Practices by Italian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

Dear Maria,it isI informedyou that the meeting wais postponed untoil next week. The agenda was discussed, and the meetitng wamembers decided that more time is needed for preparation. Your feedback is appreciated, and it isI hoped that you will be able to attend the rescheduled meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and reduce passive writing. Good job! "

Dear Maria, I inform you that the meeting is postponed until next week. The agenda was discussed, and the meeting members decided that more time is needed for preparation. Your feedback is appreciated, and I hope you will be able to attend the rescheduled meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

Dear Maria, it is informed that the meeting was postponed to next week. The agenda was discussed, and it was decided that more time is needed for preparation. Your feedback is appreciated, and it is hoped that you will be able to attend the rescheduled meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hello Maria, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the documents I sent last week. WeCan I see yous tomorrow at the office to discuss the project details? Let me know if you need anything else before our meeting. Thank you and have a nice day!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make your email message consistent."

Hello Maria, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the documents I sent last week. Can I see you tomorrow at the office to discuss the project details? Let me know if you need anything else before our meeting. Thank you and have a nice day!

Hello Maria, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the documents I sent last week. We see us tomorrow at the office to discuss the project details? Let me know if you need anything else before our meeting. Thank you and have a nice day!

Mistake Example #3

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Hello Maria, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the informations about the meeting. There are many details that need to be discussed before we proceed with the plan. Please let me know if there isare any questions or if you need more clarification. Thank you for your attentions.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise your email sounds great!"

Hello Maria, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the information about the meeting. There are many details that need to be discussed before we proceed with the plan. Please let me know if there are any questions or if you need more clarification. Thank you for your attention.

Hello Maria, I hope this email find you well. I wanted to ask if you have received the informations about the meeting. There are many detail that need to be discussed before we proceed with the plan. Please let me know if there is any question or if you need more clarification. Thank you for your attentions.