Common English Mistakes by Italian Speakers

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

Category:Healthcare & Medical Writing
Writing for the healthcare and medical industry.
Common Users:Doctors, Medical Writers, Researchers.
Mistake Example #1

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Clinical Study

Confusing singular and plural nouns

The clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of anew drug in treating patients with chronic pain conditions. Participants were recruited from various hospitals across Italy, and each participant received a daily dose of the medication for a period of six weeks. The results indicate that there is significant improvement in pain levels among the patients who completed the study.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with singular vs. plural nouns and made a couple of other small changes. Nice job!"

The clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new drug in treating patients with chronic pain conditions. Participants were recruited from various hospitals across Italy, and each participant received a daily dose of the medication for a period of six weeks. The results indicate that there is significant improvement in pain levels among the patients who completed the study.

The clinical study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of new drug in treating patient with chronic pain condition. Participant were recruited from various hospital across Italy, and each participant receive a daily dose of the medication for a period of six week. The result indicate that there is significant improvement in pain level among the patient who completed the study.

Mistake Example #2

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Health Article

Confusing singular and plural nouns

In recent years, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle haves become more evident. Many people in Italy are turning to adiet rich in vegetables and fruits to improve their health. However, it is crucial to understand that not all fruits provide the same benefits, and some vegetables may contain more nutrients than others.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just made some changes to fix some issues with singular and plural nouns."

In recent years, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become more evident. Many people in Italy are turning to a diet rich in vegetables and fruits to improve their health. However, it is crucial to understand that not all fruits provide the same benefits, and some vegetables may contain more nutrients than others.

In recent year, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle have become more evident. Many people in Italy are turning to diet rich in vegetable and fruit to improve their health. However, it is crucial to understand that not all fruit provide the same benefit, and some vegetable may contain more nutrient than others.

Mistake Example #3

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Medical Report

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

PThe patient is a male of 45 years oldwho presented with pain in the chest sincetwo daysago. We have done theblood tests, and the results show that he haves high levels of cholesterol. It is important that he follow a diet low in fats and wesee us again in one week for further evaluation.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Your ideas were clear :) I just made a few small changes to correct grammar errors. "

The patient is a male of 45 years who presented with pain in the chest two days ago. We have done blood tests, and the results show that he has high levels of cholesterol. It is important that he follow a diet low in fats and see us again in one week for further evaluation.

Patient is a male of 45 years old who present with pain in the chest since two days. We have done the blood tests and the results show that he have high levels of cholesterol. It is important that he follow a diet low in fats and we see us again in one week for further evaluation.

Mistake Example #4

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Patient Information Leaflet

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

Before you take this medicine, it is important that you read all the instructions carefully. If you have any questions, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. We recommend that you take the medicine with water and not on anempty stomach. Ifyour symptoms persist, wesee us again fora further consultation.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just changed it a bit to make the English sound more natural."

Before you take this medicine, it is important that you read all the instructions carefully. If you have any questions, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. We recommend that you take the medicine with water and not on an empty stomach. If your symptoms persist, see us again for a further consultation.

Before you take this medicine, it is important that you read all the instructions carefully. If you have any question, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. We recommend to take the medicine with water and not on empty stomach. If symptoms persist, we see us again for further consultation.

Mistake Example #5

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Prescription Guide

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

Take this medicine two times in thea day, one in the morning and one in the evening. You must take itafter the lunch with a glass of water. If you feel any side effects, please contact withyour doctor immediately. We sSee yous in two weeks for thea follow-up appointment.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Please be mindful of errors such as the following: "two times in the day" should be "two times a day" and "We see us in two weeks" should be "See you in two weeks"."

Take this medicine two times a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. You must take it with a glass of water. If you feel any side effects, please contact your doctor immediately. See you in two weeks for a follow-up appointment.

Take this medicine two times in the day, one in the morning and one in the evening. You must take it after the lunch with a glass of water. If you feel any side effects, please contact with your doctor immediately. We see us in two weeks for the follow-up appointment.

Mistake Example #6

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Research Study

Overuse of passive voice

In the recent study, the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were analyzed. The data were collected from 100 participants, and it was found that significant reductions in blood pressure were observed. The results were discussed in detail, and it was concluded that further research is needed to confirm these findings.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The use of the passive voice is fine for a research article."

In the recent study, the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were analyzed. The data were collected from 100 participants, and it was found that significant reductions in blood pressure were observed. The results were discussed in detail, and it was concluded that further research is needed to confirm these findings.

In the recent study, the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were analyzed. The data were collected from 100 participants, and it was found that significant reductions in blood pressure were observed. The results were discussed in detail, and it was concluded that further research is needed to confirm these findings.