Common English Mistakes in Tiktok Scripts by Italian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Hey guys! Today I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta. First, you need to gather all the ingredients: tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Then, you cook the pasta until it is al dente, which means it should be firm but not too hard. Don't forget to add the pinch of salt to the water! Follow these steps and you will have a delicious dish to enjoy with your friends.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Pasta=yum! The text is mostly correct, but I fixed a few issues with singular vs. plural nouns and verbs."

Hey guys! Today I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta. First, you need to gather all the ingredients: tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Then, you cook the pasta until it is al dente, which means it should be firm but not too hard. Don't forget to add the pinch of salt to the water! Follow these steps and you will have a delicious dish to enjoy with your friends.

Hey guys! Today I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta. First, you need to gather all the ingredient: tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Then, you cook the pasta until it is al dente, which mean it should be firm but not too hard. Don't forget to add the pinch of salt to the water! Follow these step and you will have a delicious dish to enjoy with your friend.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hey, guys! Today, I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta, like we do in Italy. First, you take the water and you putbring it toa boil. Then, when the water is boiling, you throw the pasta inside.! We'll see yous tomorrow for more cooking tips!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Hey, guys! Today, I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta, like we do in Italy. First, you take the water and you bring it to a boil. Then, when the water is boiling, you throw the pasta in! We'll see you tomorrow for more cooking tips!

Hey guys! Today I want to show you how to make the perfect pasta like we do in Italy. First, you take the water and you put it to boil. Then, when the water is boiling, you throw the pasta inside. We see us tomorrow for more cooking tips!

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of passive voice

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Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I just changed the passive voice constructions to the active voice to make it sound more natural."

Hey everyone! In today's video, I will share a delicious pasta recipe with you. First, I will show the ingredients, and then I'll explain the steps. I hope that you will enjoy cooking this as much as I have enjoyed eating it. Don't forget to like and follow for more recipes!

Hey everyone! In today's video, a delicious pasta recipe will be shared by me. First, the ingredients will be shown, and then the steps will be explained. It is hoped by me that you will enjoy cooking this as much as it is enjoyed by me eating it. Don't forget to like and follow for more recipes!