Common English Mistakes in Instagram Captions by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at the beach today! SheIt is so peaceful and ther colors are amazing. I wish heit could stay like this forever. #SaudiArabia #SunsetLover

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed the he/she pronouns to "it" because a sunset is not human."

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at the beach today! It is so peaceful and the colors are amazing. I wish it could stay like this forever. #SaudiArabia #SunsetLover

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at the beach today! She is so peaceful and her colors are amazing. I wish he could stay like this forever. #SaudiArabia #SunsetLover

Mistake Example #2

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

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at Jeddah Corniche! Yesterday, I taooke a long walk by the sea and feelt so relaxed. The colors of the sky changed so quickly,; it makde me appreciate the beauty of nature even more. 🌅 #JeddahVibes #SunsetLover

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I've just adjusted the verb tenses in this text. Nice job overall! "

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at Jeddah Corniche! Yesterday, I took a long walk by the sea and felt so relaxed. The colors of the sky changed so quickly; it made me appreciate the beauty of nature even more. 🌅 #JeddahVibes #SunsetLover

Enjoying the beautiful sunset at Jeddah Corniche! Yesterday, I take a long walk by the sea and feel so relaxed. The colors of the sky change so quickly, it make me appreciate the beauty of nature even more. 🌅 #JeddahVibes #SunsetLover

Mistake Example #3

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

I am honored to inform you all that Ihave reached the beautiful city of Riyadh today. It'm isvery withgreatpleasurepy that Io share this momentous occasion with my esteemed followers. IThank am tryouly grateful for your continuous support and encouragement on this incredible journey.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound a bit more natural."

I am honored to inform you all that I reached the beautiful city of Riyadh today. I'm very happy to share this momentous occasion with my esteemed followers. Thank you for your continuous support and encouragement on this incredible journey.

I am honored to inform you all that I have reached the beautiful city of Riyadh today. It is with great pleasure that I share this momentous occasion with my esteemed followers. I am truly grateful for your continuous support and encouragement on this incredible journey.