This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing in English.
| Category: | Business Writing Professional writing used for communication in business environments. |
| Common Users: | Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs. |
Business Writing / Annual Report
Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns
In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in hermarket share, andhe has expanded operations into new regions. TheOur team has worked diligently to meet herits targets, and hwe isare proud of theour accomplishmentswe have made together. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help herus achieve our goals for the upcoming year.
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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States
"I corrected the usage, gender, and quantity of some of the pronouns. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."
In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in market share and has expanded operations into new regions. Our team has worked diligently to meet its targets, and we are proud of our accomplishments. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help us achieve our goals for the upcoming year.
In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in her market share, and he has expanded operations into new regions. The team has worked diligently to meet her targets, and he is proud of the accomplishments we have made together. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help her achieve our goals for the upcoming year.
Business Writing / Bio Pages
Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')
I am honored to inform you that mMy name is Ahmed Al-Faisal, and I amcurrently holding the esteemed position of Marketing Director at Al-Riyadh Enterprises. It is with greatm pleasured that Io share my professional journey, which has been enriched by numerous prestigiousexperiences andinvaluable opportunities. Iam privileged to have collaborated withnumerous distinguished colleagues and esteemedclients, whicho hasve significantly contributed to my esteemedcareer path.
Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA
"This looks very good overall. To make the English sound more native, I would suggest removing some of the formal expressions and superlatives as shown."
My name is Ahmed Al-Faisal, and I am Marketing Director at Al-Riyadh Enterprises. I am pleased to share my professional journey, which has been enriched by numerous experiences and opportunities. I have collaborated with numerous distinguished colleagues and clients who have significantly contributed to my career path.
I am honored to inform you that my name is Ahmed Al-Faisal, and I am currently holding the esteemed position of Marketing Director at Al-Riyadh Enterprises. It is with great pleasure that I share my professional journey, which has been enriched by numerous prestigious experiences and invaluable opportunities. I am privileged to have collaborated with distinguished colleagues and esteemed clients, which has significantly contributed to my esteemed career path.
Business Writing / Business Email
Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')
Subject: Request for Meeting Confirmation Dear Mr. Ahmed,I am writing to confirm if you havereceived my previous email about the meeting schedule. We discussed the project details last week, and I suggested we meet again to finalize the plan. Please let me know if you agree with the proposed time, or if you want to change it. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"It just needed a couple of changes to the verb tense. Great job!"
Subject: Request for Meeting Confirmation Dear Mr. Ahmed, I am writing to confirm if you have received my previous email about the meeting schedule. We discussed the project details last week, and I suggested we meet again to finalize the plan. Please let me know if you agree with the proposed time, or if you want to change it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Subject: Request for Meeting Confirmation Dear Mr. Ahmed, I am writing to confirm if you receive my previous email about the meeting schedule. We discuss the project details last week, and I suggest we meet again to finalize the plan. Please let me know if you agree with the proposed time, or if you want to change it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Business Writing / Business Plan
Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns
Our business plan outlines the strategy for expanding our services in the region. The team has identified key areas where sheit can improve efficiency and increase market share. Each department will have their own targets, and they will be responsible for achieving them within the set timeline.
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Miss E., Cyprus, Europe
"Just a few small changes were needed here, specifically with the use of pronouns: "she" should be "it" and "he" should be "they"."
Our business plan outlines the strategy for expanding our services in the region. The team has identified key areas where it can improve efficiency and increase market share. Each department will have their own targets, and they will be responsible for achieving them within the set timeline.
Our business plan outlines the strategy for expanding our services in the region. The team has identified key areas where she can improve efficiency and increase market share. Each department will have their own targets, and he will be responsible for achieving them within the set timeline.
Business Writing / Business Report
Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns
In the recent quarterly report, we have observed a significant increase in sales figures, and swheich has been attributed to the new marketing strategies implemented by our team. The head of the department, Mr. Ahmed, has expressed his satisfaction with herits performance and believes that sheit will continue to drive growth in the upcoming quarters. It is crucial for us to maintain ther momentum and ensure that all team members are aligned with the company's objectives.
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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA
"This needed some tweaking to correct a few pronoun problems."
In the recent quarterly report, we observed a significant increase in sales figures, which has been attributed to the new marketing strategies implemented by our team. The head of the department, Mr. Ahmed, has expressed his satisfaction with its performance and believes that it will continue to drive growth in the upcoming quarters. It is crucial for us to maintain the momentum and ensure that all team members are aligned with the company's objectives.
In the recent quarterly report, we have observed a significant increase in sales figures, and she has been attributed to the new marketing strategies implemented by our team. The head of the department, Mr. Ahmed, has expressed his satisfaction with her performance and believes that she will continue to drive growth in the upcoming quarters. It is crucial for us to maintain her momentum and ensure that all team members are aligned with the company's objectives.
Business Writing / Investor Pitch
Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')
DearEsteemed Investors,I amwould honorliked to inform you about our groundbreaking project that is destined to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. ItThiswith great privilege that I present to you an opportunitythat is not only lucrative, but it also aligns with the noble cause of sustainability. I am deeply humbled toinviteing you to join us in this venture, which I am confident will yield significant returns and bring immense pride to all involved.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"I changed the tone a little so it's less formal (but still professional). Well done!"
Dear Investors, I would like to inform you about our groundbreaking project that is destined to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. This opportunity is not only lucrative, but it also aligns with the noble cause of sustainability. I am inviting you to join us in this venture, which I am confident will yield significant returns and bring immense pride to all involved.
Dear Esteemed Investors, I am honored to inform you about our groundbreaking project that is destined to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. It is with great privilege that I present to you an opportunity that is not only lucrative but also aligns with the noble cause of sustainability. I am deeply humbled to invite you to join us in this venture, which I am confident will yield significant returns and bring immense pride to all involved.
Business Writing / Letter of Intent
Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your esteemed university and to explain why I believe heI would be an excellent fit for your program. I have always admired the academic excellence and innovative research opportunities that your institution offers, and I am eager to contribute to herits vibrant community. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to the possibility of joining your university.
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Miss E., Cyprus, Europe
"Just a few small changes were needed. "I believe he would be an excellent fit" should be "I believe I would be an excellent fit" and "I am eager to contribute to her vibrant community" should be "I am eager to contribute to its vibrant community"."
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your esteemed university and to explain why I believe I would be an excellent fit for your program. I have always admired the academic excellence and innovative research opportunities that your institution offers, and I am eager to contribute to its vibrant community. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to the possibility of joining your university.
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your esteemed university and to explain why I believe he would be an excellent fit for your program. I have always admired the academic excellence and innovative research opportunities that your institution offers, and I am eager to contribute to her vibrant community. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to the possibility of joining your university.
Business Writing / Meeting Minutes
Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')
Meeting Minutes: On October 15, 2023, the team meet to discuss the progress of the new marketing strategy. Ahmed presented the latest data, and hesayid that the campaign performed well in the initial phase. Sarah suggested that we focus more on social media channels, and everyone agreed that this wioulld be beneficial. The next meeting isscheduled for November 5, 2023, where we will review the updated results and plan further actions.
Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA
"This needed some corrections to fix the verb tense, as well as some other changes."
Meeting Minutes: On October 15, 2023, the team met to discuss the progress of the new marketing strategy. Ahmed presented the latest data, and said that the campaign performed well in the initial phase. Sarah suggested that we focus more on social media channels, and everyone agreed that this would be beneficial. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2023, where we will review the updated results and plan further actions.
Meeting Minutes: On October 15, 2023, the team meet to discuss the progress of the new marketing strategy. Ahmed present the latest data, and he say that the campaign perform well in the initial phase. Sarah suggest that we focus more on social media channels, and everyone agree that this will be beneficial. The next meeting schedule for November 5, 2023, where we will review the updated results and plan further actions.
Business Writing / Memos
Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')
To: All Staff Subject: Project Update Dear Team, I am writing to inform you about the progress of the new project. We completed the first phase last week, and nowwe nowhave moved to the second phase. It is important that everyone submit their reports bythe end of this week. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Vince, United States
"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make things consistent."
To: All Staff Subject: Project Update Dear Team, I am writing to inform you about the progress of the new project. We completed the first phase last week, and now we have moved to the second phase. It is important that everyone submit their reports by the end of this week. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Thank you for your cooperation.
To: All Staff Subject: Project Update Dear Team, I am writing to inform you about the progress of the new project. We complete the first phase last week, and we now move to the second phase. It is important that everyone submit their reports by end of this week. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Thank you for your cooperation.
Business Writing / Press Release
Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announces the opening of itheirs new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aims to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony willtake place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.
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Vince, United States
"This was already very well-written – I just made a few grammar changes :)"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announces the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aims to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony will take place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announce the opening of their new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aim to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony take place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.
Business Writing / Proposal
Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')
I am honored to inform you thatI am proposing a new initiative that will greatly benefit our esteemedcompany.It is with great pleasure that I suggest we consider expanding our operations into the promising markets of the Middle East, where I am confident we will achieve unparalleled success. I amlook deeply privileged to have the oppfortunity to pwaresent this proposald to you, and I am eagerly anticipating your esteemed feedback.
Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA
"I suggest removing some of the superlatives and formal expressions, as shown, to make this sound a bit more native. "
I am proposing a new initiative that will greatly benefit our company. I suggest we consider expanding our operations into the promising markets of the Middle East, where I am confident we will achieve unparalleled success. I look forward to your feedback.
I am honored to inform you that I am proposing a new initiative that will greatly benefit our esteemed company. It is with great pleasure that I suggest we consider expanding our operations into the promising markets of the Middle East, where I am confident we will achieve unparalleled success. I am deeply privileged to have the opportunity to present this proposal to you, and I am eagerly anticipating your esteemed feedback.
Business Writing / White Paper
Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns
In the recent white paper on renewable energy strategies, theauthor outlines the potential benefits of solar power in Saudi Arabia. ShHe emphasizes the importance of government support in his implementation, highlighting how it can drive economic growth. The paper concludes with hisrecommendations for policy makers to consider heris role in facilitating these advancements.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"I am not sure if the person you are referring to in this text is male or female, since you used a mixture of pronouns. I changed them so that they are all masculine, but if the author of the paper is female, then the pronouns should be "she" and "her"."
In the recent white paper on renewable energy strategies, the author outlines the potential benefits of solar power in Saudi Arabia. He emphasizes the importance of government support in his implementation, highlighting how it can drive economic growth. The paper concludes with his recommendations for policy makers to consider his role in facilitating these advancements.
In the recent white paper on renewable energy strategies, he outlines the potential benefits of solar power in Saudi Arabia. She emphasizes the importance of government support in his implementation, highlighting how it can drive economic growth. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy makers to consider her role in facilitating these advancements.