Common English Mistakes by Italian Speakers

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

Category:Student
Personal writing used for admissions and transfer letters.
Common Users:Students of various disciplines.
Mistake Example #1

Student / Admission Essay

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

I am very excited to apply for the Master's program inat your university. SiFrom a youncg ageI was child, Iha've always hadbeen passionate faborut engineering, and I believe thatyour curriculum offers the ideal foursendation willto help meto achieve my dprofessionaml goals.We see us in the next semester, and I am eager to startbegin this excitingnew chapter andvlook forward to joining you nenxtusemestere.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"I made changes for it to sound a bit more natural and native, and also for general readability and flow."

I am very excited to apply for the Master's program at your university. From a young age, I've been passionate about engineering, and I believe your curriculum offers the ideal foundation to help me achieve my professional goals. I am eager to begin this exciting new chapter and look forward to joining you next semester.

I am very excited to apply for the Master program in your university. Since I was child, I have always had passion for engineering, and I believe that your course will help me to achieve my dreams. We see us in the next semester, and I am eager to start this new adventure.

Mistake Example #2

Student / Personal Statement

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

I am very excited to apply for the Master's program in Environmental Science at your esteemed university. I have always had a passion for nature, and I believe that studying with you will allow me to deepen my knowledge and make a difference. WeI can see ustogether in the future, workingtogether to create a more sustainable world.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just needed to make a few changes to the last sentence. Great job overall!"

I am very excited to apply for the Master's program in Environmental Science at your esteemed university. I have always had a passion for nature, and I believe that studying with you will allow me to deepen my knowledge and make a difference. I can see us together in the future, working to create a more sustainable world.

I am very excited to apply for the Master's program in Environmental Science at your esteemed university. I have always had a passion for nature, and I believe that studying with you will allow me to deepen my knowledge and make a difference. We see us in the future working together to create a more sustainable world.

Mistake Example #3

Student / Transfer Essay

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

I am writing this essay to explain why I want to transfer to your university. I have always admired the way your courses are structured, and I believe they will help me toreach my goals. InAt my current university, I feel like I am not able to express my full potential, and I hope to find a place where I can grow and learn more. I am excited to potentiallyjoin your community andto contribute with my experiences. We see us soon,I hopeto hear from you soon.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

I am writing this essay to explain why I want to transfer to your university. I have always admired the way your courses are structured, and I believe they will help me reach my goals. At my current university, I feel like I am not able to express my full potential, and I hope to find a place where I can grow and learn more. I am excited to potentially join your community and contribute with my experiences. I hope to hear from you soon.

I am writing this essay to explain why I want to transfer to your university. I have always admired the way your courses are structured, and I believe they will help me to reach my goals. In my current university, I feel like I am not able to express my full potential, and I hope to find a place where I can grow and learn more. I am excited to join your community and to contribute with my experiences. We see us soon, I hope.