Common English Mistakes in Sentence Structure Guides by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

When you visit Mexico, you will see that I havem 25 yearsold and my brother hais 30years. We enjoy togoing to the beach every weekend because we reallylikemuch the sun and the sea. If you come, we can take you to eat tacos, which are very delicious in my city.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise it sounds great!"

When you visit Mexico, you will see that I am 25 years old and my brother is 30. We enjoy going to the beach every weekend because we really like the sun and the sea. If you come, we can take you to eat tacos, which are very delicious in my city.

When you visit Mexico, you will see that I have 25 years and my brother has 30 years. We enjoy to go to the beach every weekend because we like much the sun and the sea. If you come, we can take you to eat tacos, which are very delicious in my city.

Mistake Example #2

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

When you are married witho someone, it is important to understand their culture and traditions. In Mexico, many people are married witho their partners for many years, and they celebratetheir anniversaries with family gatherings. Understanding these customs can help you feel more connected witho your spouse and their family.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I fixed a couple of issues with the prepositions and made a few other small changes."

When you are married to someone, it is important to understand their culture and traditions. In Mexico, many people are married to their partners for many years, and they celebrate their anniversaries with family gatherings. Understanding these customs can help you feel more connected to your spouse and their family.

When you are married with someone, it is important to understand their culture and traditions. In Mexico, many people are married with their partners for many years, and they celebrate anniversaries with family gatherings. Understanding these customs can help you feel more connected with your spouse and their family.

Mistake Example #3

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

In Mexico, I am learning English ftor improvinge my skills. I amgoing tothe school every day and I ampracticinge with my friends. We arespeaking English in theclass, and I amfeeling more confident with each lesson.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"I've corrected the tenses where appropriate. "

In Mexico, I am learning English to improve my skills. I go to school every day and practice with my friends. We speak English in class, and I feel more confident with each lesson.

In Mexico, I am learning English for improving my skills. I am going to the school every day and I am practicing with my friends. We are speaking English in the class and I am feeling more confident with each lesson.