Common English Mistakes in E-Learning Modules by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a E-learning Module in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

Welcome to the modulelearningmodule! Today, we will explore the topicfascinating topicof thewild animalswild. Thelion majesticlion is known as the king of the jungle, and it lives in the vastsavannahsvast of Africa. Understanding the uniquebehaviorunique of these creatures can help us appreciate the naturebeautifulnature around us.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just made a few changes to the word order."

Welcome to the learning module! Today, we will explore the fascinating topic of the wild animals. The majestic lion is known as the king of the jungle, and it lives in the vast savannahs of Africa. Understanding the unique behavior of these creatures can help us appreciate the beautiful nature around us.

Welcome to the module learning! Today, we will explore the topic fascinating of the animals wild. The lion majestic is known as the king of the jungle, and it lives in the savannahs vast of Africa. Understanding the behavior unique of these creatures can help us appreciate the nature beautiful around us.

Mistake Example #2

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

Welcome to the E-learning Module on English Grammar Basics. In this lesson, we will explore how to construct sentences correctly. It is important to remember that every sentence needs a subject. For example, when talking about theweather,it is common to say "Is raining" butthe correct form is "It is raining." Understanding these small details can greatly improve your English writing skills.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to replace missing sentence subjects."

Welcome to the E-learning Module on English Grammar Basics. In this lesson, we will explore how to construct sentences correctly. It is important to remember that every sentence needs a subject. For example, when talking about the weather, it is common to say "Is raining" but the correct form is "It is raining." Understanding these small details can greatly improve your English writing skills.

Welcome to the E-learning Module on English Grammar Basics. In this lesson, we will explore how to construct sentences correctly. Is important to remember that every sentence needs a subject. For example, when talking about weather, is common to say "Is raining" but correct form is "It is raining." Understanding these small details can greatly improve your English writing skills.

Mistake Example #3

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

Welcome to the E-learning module on English grammar. In tThis lesson, weill focus on the use of perfect tenses. Many learners find this challenging, especially when they arespeaking about experiences. For example, I hamve been living in Slovakia sincefor five years, and I have learned many things aboutthe English language during this time. By the end of this module, you will understand how to use perfect tenses correctly in your writing and speaking.

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

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make verb tense consistent."

Welcome to the E-learning module on English grammar. This lesson will focus on the use of perfect tenses. Many learners find this challenging, especially when speaking about experiences. For example, I have been living in Slovakia for five years, and I have learned many things about the English language during this time. By the end of this module, you will understand how to use perfect tenses correctly in your writing and speaking.

Welcome to the E-learning module on English grammar. In this lesson, we focus on the use of perfect tenses. Many learners find this challenging, especially when they are speaking about experiences. For example, I am living in Slovakia since five years, and I have learned many things about English language during this time. By the end of this module, you will understand how to use perfect tenses correctly in your writing and speaking.