Common English Mistakes in Training Materials by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Training Material 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 lesson, we arefocusing on how to improve your English speaking skills. I amsuggesting that you arepracticinge every day by speaking with your classmates. Also, I amrecommending that you arewatching English movies with subtitles to help you betterunderstand bthettlanguager. By doing this, you arewill improvinge your vocabulary and pronunciation.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice job! I made some adjustments to the verb tense and some light stylistic improvements."

In this lesson, we focus on how to improve your English speaking skills. I suggest that you practice every day by speaking with your classmates. Also, I recommend that you watch English movies with subtitles to help you better understand the language. By doing this, you will improve your vocabulary and pronunciation.

In this lesson, we are focusing on how to improve your English speaking skills. I am suggesting that you are practicing every day by speaking with your classmates. Also, I am recommending that you are watching English movies with subtitles to help you understand better. By doing this, you are improving your vocabulary and pronunciation.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this training module, we will explore the different ways to improve your English writing skills. First, it is important to understand that some verbs are used with specific prepositions. For example, in English, we say "married to" instead of "married with." Many people in Mexico might say "married with" because it is similar to how we express this in Spanish. Remember, practicing these small details can make a big difference in your writing.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is all well-written. No edits are needed."

In this training module, we will explore the different ways to improve your English writing skills. First, it is important to understand that some verbs are used with specific prepositions. For example, in English, we say "married to" instead of "married with." Many people in Mexico might say "married with" because it is similar to how we express this in Spanish. Remember, practicing these small details can make a big difference in your writing.

In this training module, we will explore the different ways to improve your English writing skills. First, it is important to understand that some verbs are used with specific prepositions. For example, in English, we say "married to" instead of "married with." Many people in Mexico might say "married with" because it is similar to how we express this in Spanish. Remember, practicing these small details can make a big difference in your writing.

Mistake Example #3

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

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the past tense in English. First, it is important to remember thatI havem 25 years,old and I started learning English when I hwaves 15years. Many people think that English is difficult, but with practice, you can improve very fast. When you have doubts, it is good to ask questions toyour teacherquestions.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the past tense in English. I am 25 years old and I started learning English when was 15. Many people think that English is difficult, but with practice, you can improve very fast. When you have doubts, it is good to ask your teacher questions.

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the past tense in English. First, it is important to remember that I have 25 years, and I started learning English when I have 15 years. Many people think that English is difficult, but with practice, you can improve very fast. When you have doubts, it is good to ask questions to your teacher.