Common English Mistakes in Dissertations by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Dissertation in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of social media on the communication habits of young adults in Mexico. Theis study is focused on how these platforms influence the way individuals interact with each other and how thits affects their relationships. Many participants reported being married witho their smartphones, indicating a deep connection and dependency on these devices. Additionally, the research highlights the importance of being familiar with the digital landscape in orderto understand the evolving dynamics of personal interactions.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed "married with" to "married to" and polished up the text. Nice job!"

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of social media on the communication habits of young adults in Mexico. This study is focused on how these platforms influence the way individuals interact with each other and how this affects their relationships. Many participants reported being married to their smartphones, indicating a deep connection and dependency on these devices. Additionally, the research highlights the importance of being familiar with the digital landscape in order to understand the evolving dynamics of personal interactions.

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of social media on the communication habits of young adults in Mexico. The study is focused on how these platforms influence the way individuals interact with each other and how it affects their relationships. Many participants reported being married with their smartphones, indicating a deep connection and dependency on these devices. Additionally, the research highlights the importance of being familiar with the digital landscape to understand the evolving dynamics of personal interactions.

Mistake Example #2

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Mexico. I have 25 ybearsen studying this topicfor 25 years, and my research focuses on how farmers adapt to new environmental conditions. It is important to consider that the farmers have mucha great deal of experience andthey are very knowledgeable about their lands, which allows them to implement effective strategies for sustainability.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Mexico. I have been studying this topic for 25 years, and my research focuses on how farmers adapt to new environmental conditions. It is important to consider that the farmers have a great deal of experience and are very knowledgeable about their lands, which allows them to implement effective strategies for sustainability.

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Mexico. I have 25 years studying this topic, and my research focuses on how farmers adapt to new environmental conditions. It is important to consider that the farmers have much experience and they are very knowledgeable about their lands, which allows them to implement effective strategies for sustainability.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

In this dissertation, I am exploring the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mexico. I amconductinged interviews with local farmers and I am analyzinged data from various sources. I amfiounding that the changes in weather patterns are affecting crop yields significantly, and I amsuggestinged strategies to mitigate these effects.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"There's an overuse of present continuous tense. I therefore made changes accordingly."

In this dissertation, I am exploring the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mexico. I conducted interviews with local farmers and I analyzed data from various sources. I found that the changes in weather patterns are affecting crop yields significantly, and I suggested strategies to mitigate these effects.

In this dissertation, I am exploring the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mexico. I am conducting interviews with local farmers and I am analyzing data from various sources. I am finding that the changes in weather patterns are affecting crop yields significantly, and I am suggesting strategies to mitigate these effects.