Common English Mistakes in Motivational Speeches by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Motivational Speech 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')

My friends, I amstanding here today to tell you that you arehavinge the power to change your life. Every day, I amseeing people who arebelievinge in themselves and are achievinge great things. You arpossehavingss the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I amknowing that you are going to succeed if you aretrying your best.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to correct verb tense. Great work! "

My friends, I stand here today to tell you that you have the power to change your life. Every day, I see people who believe in themselves and achieve great things. You possess the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I know that you are going to succeed if you try your best.

My friends, I am standing here today to tell you that you are having the power to change your life. Every day, I am seeing people who are believing in themselves and are achieving great things. You are having the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I am knowing that you are going to succeed if you are trying your best.

Mistake Example #2

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

Dear fFriends,tToday I want to share with you the power of believing in yourself. Many times, we are mdedicarrited witho the idea that we cannot achieve our dreams, but I am here to tell you that this is not true. You are capable of more than you think,. and iIt is important to be committed witho your goals and work hard every day to make them a reality.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with prepositions and made a few other small changes. Nice job!"

Dear Friends, Today I want to share with you the power of believing in yourself. Many times, we are dedicated to the idea that we cannot achieve our dreams, but I am here to tell you that this is not true. You are capable of more than you think. It is important to be committed to your goals and work hard every day to make them a reality.

Dear friends, today I want to share with you the power of believing in yourself. Many times, we are married with the idea that we cannot achieve our dreams, but I am here to tell you that this is not true. You are capable of more than you think, and it is important to be committed with your goals and work hard every day to make them a reality.

Mistake Example #3

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

Dear friends, today I want to share with you that life is a journey full of surprises and opportunities. I havem 30 yearsold, and I can tell you that every day is a new chance to grow and learn. Remember, the importantthing is not to reach the destination quickly, but to enjoy the path and embrace every moment with open arms.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is fairly well-written overall. However, there are a few errors here: "I have 30 years" which should be "I am 30 years old" and "the important is not" which should be "the important thing is not"."

Dear friends, today I want to share with you that life is a journey full of surprises and opportunities. I am 30 years old, and I can tell you that every day is a new chance to grow and learn. Remember, the important thing is not to reach the destination quickly, but to enjoy the path and embrace every moment with open arms.

Dear friends, today I want to share with you that life is a journey full of surprises and opportunities. I have 30 years, and I can tell you that every day is a new chance to grow and learn. Remember, the important is not to reach the destination quickly, but to enjoy the path and embrace every moment with open arms.