Common English Mistakes in Bio Pagess by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Bio Pages in English.

Mistake Example #1

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.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

Ahmed is a dedicated marketing specialist who works at Riyadh's leading advertising agency. He manages multiple projects and leads a team of creative professionals. In his free time, Ahmed enjoys exploring new technologies and attends workshops to enhance his skills.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly fine. Just be aware of your use of verb tenses: for example. "work" should be "works" and "manage" should be "manages"."

Ahmed is a dedicated marketing specialist who works at Riyadh's leading advertising agency. He manages multiple projects and leads a team of creative professionals. In his free time, Ahmed enjoys exploring new technologies and attends workshops to enhance his skills.

Ahmed is a dedicated marketing specialist who work at Riyadh's leading advertising agency. He manage multiple projects and lead a team of creative professionals. In his free time, Ahmed enjoy exploring new technologies and attend workshops to enhance his skills.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Fatima is a dedicated project manager at our Riyadh office. HShe has over ten years of experience in the construction industry, and she has successfully led numerous projects to completion. Hiser leadership skills and her attention to detail make himer an invaluable asset to our team.

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

"I changed some of the masculine pronouns to feminine ones."

Fatima is a dedicated project manager at our Riyadh office. She has over ten years of experience in the construction industry, and she has successfully led numerous projects to completion. Her leadership skills and her attention to detail make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Fatima is a dedicated project manager at our Riyadh office. He has over ten years of experience in the construction industry, and she has successfully led numerous projects to completion. His leadership skills and her attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to our team.