Common English Mistakes in Letters Of Intent by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Letter of Intent in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the programmaster'sprogram at your esteemed university. The opportunity to study in thea envibronmeant academic envibraonment is something I have long adespiredto. My background in the fmechaniecald engineering mfiechanicald has prepared me well for the challenges ahead, and I am eager to contribute to the commundityverse academic dcommuniversety at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very professional; it just needed a few tweaks to make things consistent. Good job!"

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the master's program at your esteemed university. The opportunity to study in a vibrant academic environment is something I have long desired. My background in the mechanical engineering field has prepared me well for the challenges ahead, and I am eager to contribute to the diverse academic community at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the program master's at your esteemed university. The opportunity to study in the environment academic vibrant is something I have long aspired to. My background in the field engineering mechanical has prepared me well for the challenges ahead, and I am eager to contribute to the community academic diverse at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Mmaster's program at your esteemed university. It is my dream to study inat such a prestigious institution and enhance my skills in business management. I believe Iwill be a valuable addition to your program andwill contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to add subjects and refine your letter. "

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the master's program at your esteemed university. It is my dream to study at such a prestigious institution and enhance my skills in business management. I believe I will be a valuable addition to your program and will contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. Is my dream to study in such a prestigious institution and enhance my skills in business management. I believe will be a valuable addition to your program and contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #3

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. I hamve followinged your program sincefor two years and I have beenalwaysbeen impressed by the quality of education provided. I am confident that my background in economics and my dedication to learning will make me a valuable addition to your academic community.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. I have followed your program for two years and always been impressed by the quality of education provided. I am confident that my background in economics and my dedication to learning will make me a valuable addition to your academic community.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. I am following your program since two years and I have been always impressed by the quality of education provided. I am confident that my background in economics and my dedication to learning will make me a valuable addition to your academic community.