Common English Mistakes in Theses by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In this thesis, I amexploringe the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mexico. I amconductinged interviews with local farmers, and I am analyzinged data from various regions to understand the trends. I amfiounding that the farmers are adapting to new conditions, but they arefacinge many challenges.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have fine-tuned the use of tenses throughout."

In this thesis, I explore the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mexico. I conducted interviews with local farmers, and I analyzed data from various regions to understand the trends. I found that the farmers are adapting to new conditions, but they face many challenges.

In this thesis, 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 regions to understand the trends. I am finding that the farmers are adapting to new conditions, but they are facing many challenges.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this thesis, I explore the impact of social media on the youth culture inof Mexico. I havem 25 yearsold and during my studies, I have observed how platforms like Instagram and TikTok influence the identity formation among young people. It is important to consider how these digital interactions affect the way that adolescents perceive themselves and their relationships with others.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just made a few minor changes so it reads more naturally."

In this thesis, I explore the impact of social media on the youth culture of Mexico. I am 25 years old and during my studies, I have observed how platforms like Instagram and TikTok influence the identity formation among young people. It is important to consider how these digital interactions affect the way that adolescents perceive themselves and their relationships with others.

In this thesis, I explore the impact of social media on the youth culture in Mexico. I have 25 years and during my studies, I have observed how platforms like Instagram and TikTok influence the identity formation among young people. It is important to consider how these digital interactions affect the way that adolescents perceive themselves and their relationships with others.

Mistake Example #3

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

In this thesis, we explore the impact of social media on the communication skills of teenagers in Mexico. The study is focused on how these platforms influence the way young people interact with each other and how it affects their language development. Many teenagers are married with the idea that social media is essential for maintaining friendships, but this dependency can lead to a decrease in face-to-face interactions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for educators who are working with students to improve their communication abilities.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It has some awkward phrasing that needs to be fixed."

In this thesis, we explore the impact of social media on the communication skills of teenagers in Mexico. The study is focused on how these platforms influence the way young people interact with each other and how it affects their language development. Many teenagers are married with the idea that social media is essential for maintaining friendships, but this dependency can lead to a decrease in face-to-face interactions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for educators who are working with students to improve their communication abilities.

In this thesis, we explore the impact of social media on the communication skills of teenagers in Mexico. The study is focused on how these platforms influence the way young people interact with each other and how it affects their language development. Many teenagers are married with the idea that social media is essential for maintaining friendships, but this dependency can lead to a decrease in face-to-face interactions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for educators who are working with students to improve their communication abilities.