Common English Mistakes in Youtube Scripts by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Hello, everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I want to share with you a story about my friend Sarah and how she managed to overcome her fear of public speaking. When she first started, she was very nervous and didn't know how to express himerself in front of an audience. But with practice and determination, she found her confidence, and now she speaks like a pro. If you have similar fears, remember that you can do it too!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to ensure the writing is error-free :) Nice work! "

Hello, everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I want to share with you a story about my friend Sarah and how she managed to overcome her fear of public speaking. When she first started, she was very nervous and didn't know how to express herself in front of an audience. But with practice and determination, she found her confidence, and now she speaks like a pro. If you have similar fears, remember that you can do it too!

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I want to share with you a story about my friend Sarah and how he managed to overcome her fear of public speaking. When he first started, she was very nervous and didn't know how to express himself in front of an audience. But with practice and determination, he found her confidence and now she speaks like a pro. If you have similar fears, remember that you can do it too!

Mistake Example #2

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

Helloesteemed viewers,I am honored to inform you that tToday we are embarking on a journey through the magnificent world of Saudi Arabian cuisine. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the secrets of making the perfect Kabsa, a dish that is cherished by many. I am delighted to share this experience with you, and I hope you will find it as enlightening as I do.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I took out some of the more formal expressions and made a couple of other minor changes."

Hello viewers, Today we are embarking on a journey through the magnificent world of Saudi Arabian cuisine. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the secrets of making the perfect Kabsa, a dish that is cherished by many. I am delighted to share this experience with you, and I hope you will find it as enlightening as I do.

Hello esteemed viewers, I am honored to inform you that today we are embarking on a journey through the magnificent world of Saudi Arabian cuisine. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the secrets of making the perfect Kabsa, a dish that is cherished by many. I am delighted to share this experience with you, and I hope you will find it as enlightening as I do.

Mistake Example #3

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

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I amtalking about my trip to Riyadh last week. I visited the beautiful King Abdulaziz Historical Center and it was amazing. I also try thied traditional Saudi food, and I must say, it tastes delicious. Stay tuned for more videos about my adventures in Saudi Arabia!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice job! I just made some changes to the verb tense."

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I am talking about my trip to Riyadh last week. I visited the beautiful King Abdulaziz Historical Center and it was amazing. I also tried traditional Saudi food, and I must say, it tastes delicious. Stay tuned for more videos about my adventures in Saudi Arabia!

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, I talk about my trip to Riyadh last week. I visit the beautiful King Abdulaziz Historical Center and it was amazing. I also try the traditional Saudi food, and I must say, it taste delicious. Stay tuned for more videos about my adventures in Saudi Arabia!