Common English Mistakes in Reddit Posts by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

I am very excited about the new video game that wasreleased last week. My friends and I play it every night, and we have so much fun. Yesterday, my brother joined us, and he says he enjoys it a lot, too.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues, and other fixes."

I am very excited about the new video game that was released last week. My friends and I play it every night, and we have so much fun. Yesterday, my brother joined us, and he says he enjoys it a lot, too.

I am very excited about the new video game that release last week. My friends and I play it every night, and we have so much fun. Yesterday, my brother join us, and he say he enjoy it a lot too.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share about my trip to Riyadh last weekend. My friend invited me to her house, and she was so welcoming! She cooked an amazing dinner, and I really enjoyed hiser company. If you ever get a chance to visit, you should definitely meet himer.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work overall, but it was difficult to determine if your friend is female (she, her) or male (he, his) since you used both sets of pronouns."

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share about my trip to Riyadh last weekend. My friend invited me to her house, and she was so welcoming! She cooked an amazing dinner, and I really enjoyed her company. If you ever get a chance to visit, you should definitely meet her.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share about my trip to Riyadh last weekend. My friend invited me to her house, and he was so welcoming! She cooked an amazing dinner, and I really enjoyed his company. If you ever get a chance to visit, you should definitely meet him.

Mistake Example #3

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

Greetings to all my esteemedReddit fFriends, I amwould honorliked to informtell you about my recent journey to the beautiful city of Riyadh.It was with great pleasure that I experienced the rich culture and hospitality of the Saudi people, and I am delighted to share my experiensightces with you. I wouldam sincepprely grciateful for any advice or recommendations you might have for my next visit, as I valueyouresteemed opinions avere highly valmuedch.

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

"I changed some of the phrasing to make the ideas sound more straightforward."

Greetings Reddit Friends, I would like to tell you about my recent journey to the beautiful city of Riyadh. I experienced the rich culture and hospitality of the Saudi people, and I am delighted to share my experiences with you. I would appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have for my next visit, as I value your opinions very much.

Greetings to all my esteemed Reddit friends, I am honored to inform you about my recent journey to the beautiful city of Riyadh. It was with great pleasure that I experienced the rich culture and hospitality of the Saudi people, and I am delighted to share my insights with you. I am sincerely grateful for any advice or recommendations you might have for my next visit, as your esteemed opinions are highly valued.