Common English Mistakes in Tiktok Scripts by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Hello everyone,I am honored to inform you that tToday I will be sharingwith you my most cherished skincare routine. It is with great pleasure that I annyounce. tThe products I use have transformed my skin, and I am delighted to guide you through each step. Please stay tuned as I am thrilled topresent this valuable information to you all.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It sounded too formal for a TikTok script, so I changed the tone."

Hello everyone, Today I will be sharing my most cherished skincare routine with you. The products I use have transformed my skin, and I am delighted to guide you through each step. Please stay tuned as I present this valuable information to you all.

Hello everyone, I am honored to inform you that today I will be sharing with you my most cherished skincare routine. It is with great pleasure that I announce the products I use have transformed my skin, and I am delighted to guide you through each step. Please stay tuned as I am thrilled to present this valuable information to you all.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hey everyone! Today Iwill share with you how I make the perfect Saudi coffee. First, I take the coffee beans and I grind themso they're very fine. Then, I add water and I let it boil for a few minutes. After that, I pour the coffee in the cup and I add some cardamom. It tastes amazing and you must try it! Don't forget to like and follow for more tips!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Great job overall! I fixed a few minor issues with the verb tense and made a couple of other small changes."

Hey everyone! Today I will share with you how I make the perfect Saudi coffee. First, I take the coffee beans and I grind them so they're very fine. Then, I add water and I let it boil for a few minutes. After that, I pour the coffee in the cup and I add some cardamom. It tastes amazing and you must try it! Don't forget to like and follow for more tips!

Hey everyone! Today I share with you how I make the perfect Saudi coffee. First, I take the coffee beans and I grind them very fine. Then, I add water and I let it boil for a few minutes. After that, I pour the coffee in the cup and I add some cardamom. It taste amazing and you must try it! Don't forget to like and follow for more tips!

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how my brother makes his famous kabsa. He is really good at cooking, andshe always impresses everyone with his skills. If you want to learn how to make it, stay tuned and I will share heris secret tips with you!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for masculine vs. feminine pronoun use, among other fixes."

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how my brother makes his famous kabsa. He is really good at cooking and always impresses everyone with his skills. If you want to learn how to make it, stay tuned and I will share his secret tips with you!

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how my brother make his famous kabsa. He is really good at cooking, and she always impresses everyone with his skills. If you want to learn how to make it, stay tuned and I will share her secret tips with you!