Common English Mistakes in Interview Transcripts by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience working in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, of course. Iha've worked in marketing for over five years. My last job was with a company where heI was responsible for managing social media campaigns. SheI really enjoyed the creative aspect of the work, andhe learned a lot about how to engage with different audiences.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper use of pronouns."

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience working in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, of course. I've worked in marketing for over five years. My last job was with a company where I was responsible for managing social media campaigns. I really enjoyed the creative aspect of the work, and learned a lot about how to engage with different audiences.

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience working in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, of course. I have worked in marketing for over five years. My last job was with a company where he was responsible for managing social media campaigns. She really enjoyed the creative aspect of the work, and he learned a lot about how to engage with different audiences.

Mistake Example #2

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

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, I haveworked in marketing for five years. I started my career in a small agency in Riyadh, and then I moved to a bigger company last year. I handle many projects, and I always try to improve my skills.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have corrected a few issues with the tenses. "

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, I have worked in marketing for five years. I started my career in a small agency in Riyadh, and then I moved to a bigger company last year. I handle many projects, and I always try to improve my skills.

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience in the marketing field? Interviewee: Yes, I work in marketing for five years. I start my career in a small agency in Riyadh, and then I move to a bigger company last year. I handle many projects, and I always try to improve my skills.

Mistake Example #3

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

Interviewer: I am honored to inform you that wWe are very pleased to have you here today for this interview. Could you kindlyshare with usyouresteemed experience in the field of journalismwith us? Interviewee: Thank you very much,. I am dgrateepfuly honored to be here and to have this opportunity to discuss my career.I am honored to inform you that I have worked with several prestigious media outlets in Saudi Arabia, and it has been a greatprivilege to contribute to the field.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to remove overly formal expressions. Good work! "

Interviewer: We are very pleased to have you here today for this interview. Could you share your experience in the field of journalism with us? Interviewee: Thank you very much. I am grateful to be here and to have this opportunity to discuss my career. I have worked with several prestigious media outlets in Saudi Arabia, and it has been a privilege to contribute to the field.

Interviewer: I am honored to inform you that we are very pleased to have you here today for this interview. Could you kindly share with us your esteemed experience in the field of journalism? Interviewee: Thank you very much, I am deeply honored to be here and to have this opportunity to discuss my career. I am honored to inform you that I have worked with several prestigious media outlets in Saudi Arabia, and it has been a great privilege to contribute to the field.