Common English Mistakes in Essay Writing Practices by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Essay Writing Practice in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

In Slovakia, the tallmountainshigh are a beautiful sight to see. The peoplefriendlypeople always welcome visitors with open arms. When you visit, you must try the soupgarlicsoup, which is a traditional dish loved by many.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise it sounds great!"

In Slovakia, the tall mountains are a beautiful sight to see. The friendly people always welcome visitors with open arms. When you visit, you must try the garlic soup, which is a traditional dish loved by many.

In Slovakia, the mountains high are a beautiful sight to see. The people friendly always welcome visitors with open arms. When you visit, you must try the soup garlic, which is a traditional dish loved by many.

Mistake Example #2

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

In Slovakia, when spring comes,it is always beautiful. Flowers start to bloom, and is time for people to enjoy nature. It is important to take a walk in the park and feel the fresh air. Many people say it isthe best season of the year because everything comes to life.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly well-written. However, be mindful of errors such as the following: "is always beautiful" should be "it is always beautiful" and "Is important" should be "It is important"."

In Slovakia, when spring comes, it is always beautiful. Flowers start to bloom, and is time for people to enjoy nature. It is important to take a walk in the park and feel the fresh air. Many people say it is the best season of the year because everything comes to life.

In Slovakia, when spring comes, is always beautiful. Flowers start to bloom, and is time for people to enjoy nature. Is important to take a walk in the park and feel the fresh air. Many people say is best season of the year because everything comes to life.

Mistake Example #3

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

I have been living in Bratislava sincefor three years, and I amenjoying the city very much. I have learned many things about Slovak culture and I hamve been making new friends since I moved here.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

I have been living in Bratislava for three years, and I enjoy the city very much. I have learned many things about Slovak culture and I have been making new friends since I moved here.

I have been living in Bratislava since three years, and I am enjoying the city very much. I have learned many things about Slovak culture and I am making new friends since I moved here.