Common English Mistakes in Poems by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

In the garden of dreams,I am honored to inform you that the roses bloom with grace, their petals whispering secrets of the night. It is with great pleasure that I announce tThe moon's gentle embrace, castings its silver light upon the tranquil waters. I am delightedto convey that the stars, like diamonds, adorn the sky, guiding the wanderer's heart to the horizon's edge.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I took out some of the formal expressions that seem out of place in a poem."

In the garden of dreams, the roses bloom with grace, their petals whispering secrets of the night. The moon's gentle embrace casts its silver light upon the tranquil waters. I am delighted that the stars, like diamonds, adorn the sky, guiding the wanderer's heart to the horizon's edge.

In the garden of dreams, I am honored to inform you that the roses bloom with grace, their petals whispering secrets of the night. It is with great pleasure that I announce the moon's gentle embrace, casting its silver light upon the tranquil waters. I am delighted to convey that the stars, like diamonds, adorn the sky, guiding the wanderer's heart to the horizon's edge.

Mistake Example #2

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

In the desert's embrace, the sun rises high, casting shadows long and wide. The sands whisper secrets of time that passes, while the wind sings songs ofthe ancient past. The stars shine bright in the night sky, guiding travelers who seek the truth. In this land of dreams, we find our way, where the heart beats witho the rhythm of the earth.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to the text where needed :) Nice work!"

In the desert's embrace, the sun rises high, casting shadows long and wide. The sands whisper secrets of time that passes, while the wind sings songs of the ancient past. The stars shine bright in the night sky, guiding travelers who seek the truth. In this land of dreams, we find our way, where the heart beats to the rhythm of the earth.

In the desert's embrace, the sun rise high, casting shadows long and wide. The sands whisper secrets of time that pass, while the wind sing songs of ancient past. The stars shine bright in the night sky, guiding travelers who seek the truth. In this land of dreams, we find our way, where the heart beat with the rhythm of the earth.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In the desert's embrace, she wanders alone, her heart a compass guiding himer through the sands. HShe whispers to the stars, seeking her light, as she dreams of his voice in the night's gentle breeze. Together, they dance beneath the moon, where his shadow meets her soul, and she finds peace in his eyes.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Some of the pronouns (he/she, him/her) needed to be changed, but otherwise this sounds great!"

In the desert's embrace, she wanders alone, her heart a compass guiding her through the sands. She whispers to the stars, seeking her light, as she dreams of his voice in the night's gentle breeze. Together, they dance beneath the moon, where his shadow meets her soul, and she finds peace in his eyes.

In the desert's embrace, she wanders alone, her heart a compass guiding him through the sands. He whispers to the stars, seeking her light, as she dreams of his voice in the night's gentle breeze. Together, they dance beneath the moon, where his shadow meets her soul, and she finds peace in his eyes.