Common English Mistakes in Legislative Reports by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Legislative Report 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 the recent legislative report, we are analyzinged the impact of the new education policy. We areobservinged that the students are benefiting from the changes, andthey are attending the classes more regularly. The committee isrecommendings that we are implementing additional measures to ensurethat all schools are receiving the necessary resources.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I adjusted some of the verb tenses from present continuous to the simple past and present tenses."

In the recent legislative report, we analyzed the impact of the new education policy. We observed that the students are benefiting from the changes and attending the classes more regularly. The committee recommends that we implement additional measures to ensure that all schools are receiving the necessary resources.

In the recent legislative report, we are analyzing the impact of the new education policy. We are observing that the students are benefiting from the changes, and they are attending the classes more regularly. The committee is recommending that we are implementing additional measures to ensure all schools are receiving the necessary resources.

Mistake Example #2

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

In the recent legislative report, we haveanalyzedthe impact of the new policy's impact on the local economy. It is important to mention that thecitizens have expressed concerns about the changes,; the fandct that theyha've25 years livinged in the community, whichfor 25 years gives them a unique perspective. The government must consider these opinions to ensure that the policy is effective and beneficial for all involved.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed a handful of tweaks to sound more natural and native."

In the recent legislative report, we analyzed the new policy's impact on the local economy. It is important to mention that citizens have expressed concerns about the changes; the fact that they've lived in the community for 25 years gives them a unique perspective. The government must consider these opinions to ensure that the policy is effective and beneficial for all involved.

In the recent legislative report, we have analyzed the impact of the new policy on the local economy. It is important to mention that the citizens have expressed concerns about the changes, and they have 25 years living in the community, which gives them a unique perspective. The government must consider these opinions to ensure that the policy is effective and beneficial for all involved.

Mistake Example #3

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

The legislative report presented by the committee highlights the need for new policies to address the environmental concerns in the region. The committee is composed byof experts from various fields, who are committed witho the development of sustainable solutions. It is crucial that the government collaborates with local communities to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the prepositions. Good work overall!"

The legislative report presented by the committee highlights the need for new policies to address the environmental concerns in the region. The committee is composed of experts from various fields, who are committed to the development of sustainable solutions. It is crucial that the government collaborate with local communities to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives.

The legislative report presented by the committee highlights the need for new policies to address the environmental concerns in the region. The committee is composed by experts from various fields, who are committed with the development of sustainable solutions. It is crucial that the government collaborates with local communities to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives.