Common English Mistakes by Italian Speakers

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

Category:Personal & Lifestyle Writing
Writing for personal expression and self-improvement.
Common Users:Bloggers, Life Coaches, Hobbyists.
Mistake Example #1

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Journal Entry

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

Today was a very beautiful day. I went to the park with my friends, and we mhade a picnic uinder the sun. We ate many delicious foods and talked about our plans for the summer. Afterthat, we decided to take a walk around the lake, and we saw many ducks swimming. It was so relaxing, and I felt very happy. We willsee useach other tomorrow for another adventure!

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

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Today was a very beautiful day. I went to the park with my friends, and we had a picnic in the sun. We ate many delicious foods and talked about our plans for the summer. After that, we decided to take a walk around the lake, and we saw many ducks swimming. It was so relaxing, and I felt very happy. We will see each other tomorrow for another adventure!

Today was a very beautiful day. I went to the park with my friends, and we made a picnic under the sun. We ate many delicious foods and talked about our plans for the summer. After, we decided to take a walk around the lake, and we saw many ducks swimming. It was so relaxing, and I felt very happy. We see us tomorrow for another adventure!

Mistake Example #2

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Life Advice Column

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

Dear Life Advisor, Ia'm writing brecgause I haverding a problem I'm havingwith mya friend. We've known useach sincother for many years, but lately she ihasbeen acting strange. She doesnotlonger calls me anymorreaches out, and when I askher if something is wrong, she says everything is okay. I feel like Ia'm losing her, and Idono't know what to do. Can you give me some advice on how to fix this situation? Thank you very much for your help.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"I made changes for it to sound a bit more natural and native."

Dear Life Advisor, I'm writing regarding a problem I'm having with a friend. We've known each other for many years, but lately she has been acting strange. She no longer calls me or reaches out, and when I ask if something is wrong, she says everything is okay. I feel like I'm losing her and don't know what to do. Can you give me some advice on how to fix this situation? Thank you very much for your help.

Dear Life Advisor, I am writing because I have a problem with my friend. We know us since many years, but lately she is acting strange. She does not call me anymore, and when I ask her if something is wrong, she says everything is okay. I feel like I am losing her, and I do not know what to do. Can you give me some advice on how to fix this situation? Thank you very much for your help.

Mistake Example #3

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Motivational Speech

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Dear friends, today I want to share with you a message of hope and determination. Life is full of challenges, but it is also full of opportunityies. Each day brings new chance to grow and to learn. Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Believe in your dreams and work hard to make thema reality. Together, we can achieve great things and createa a future full of possibilityies.

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

"I changed some of the words from singular to plural and added articles to some of the words. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Dear friends, today I want to share with you a message of hope and determination. Life is full of challenges, but it is also full of opportunities. Each day brings new chance to grow and to learn. Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Believe in your dreams and work hard to make them a reality. Together, we can achieve great things and create a a future full of possibilities.

Dear friends, today I want to share with you a message of hope and determination. Life is full of challenge, but it is also full of opportunity. Each day bring new chance to grow and to learn. Remember, the journey of a thousand mile begin with a single step. Believe in your dream and work hard to make them reality. Together, we can achieve great thing and create a future full of possibility.

Mistake Example #4

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Personal Blog Post

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

Today I want to share with you all about my weekend adventure in the countryside. WeI mhade a picnic with my friends, and the weather was perfect for staying outside. We have eaten many delicious foods, and after,that we took a long walk through the fields. It was so relaxing, and I hope we see useach other again soon for another day like this.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to correct the writing. "

Today I want to share with you all about my weekend adventure in the countryside. I had a picnic with my friends, and the weather was perfect for staying outside. We ate many delicious foods, and after that we took a long walk through the fields. It was so relaxing, and I hope we see each other again soon for another day like this.

Today I want to share with you all about my weekend adventure in the countryside. We made a picnic with my friends, and the weather was perfect for staying outside. We have eaten many delicious foods, and after, we took a long walk through the fields. It was so relaxing, and I hope we see us again soon for another day like this.

Mistake Example #5

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Personal Essay

Overuse of passive voice

Growing up in a small town in Italy, my family cherished many traditionswere cherished by my family. Every Sunday, a big lunch was prepared bymy grandmotherwould prepare a big lunch, and the whole family wasould gathered around the table. Stories were shared, and laughter was heard throughout the house. These moments are remembered fondly, and I missthe warmth of those daysis missed greatly.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

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

Growing up in a small town in Italy, my family cherished many traditions. Every Sunday, my grandmother would prepare a big lunch, and the whole family would gather around the table. Stories were shared, and laughter was heard throughout the house. These moments are remembered fondly, and I miss the warmth of those days.

Growing up in a small town in Italy, many traditions were cherished by my family. Every Sunday, a big lunch was prepared by my grandmother, and the whole family was gathered around the table. Stories were shared, and laughter was heard throughout the house. These moments are remembered fondly, and the warmth of those days is missed greatly.

Mistake Example #6

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Self-Help Article

Overuse of passive voice

In the journey of self-improvement, it is often believed thatsmall changes are whabelievedto lead to big results. It is suggested tho exatmine daily habits are examined and adjustthedm for better outcomes. By focusing on one habit at a time, it isensureds that progress is made steadily. It is often said that patience and persistence are what will bring success in personal growth.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some (not all) of the passive voice constructions to the active voice."

In the journey of self-improvement, small changes are believed to lead to big results. It is suggested to examine daily habits and adjust them for better outcomes. By focusing on one habit at a time, it ensures that progress is made steadily. It is often said that patience and persistence are what will bring success in personal growth.

In the journey of self-improvement, it is often believed that small changes are what lead to big results. It is suggested that daily habits are examined and adjusted for better outcomes. By focusing on one habit at a time, it is ensured that progress is made steadily. It is often said that patience and persistence are what will bring success in personal growth.