Common English Mistakes in Grant Applications by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Grant Application in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

We are applying fora grant to support our community project focused on renewable energy. It is important to address the environmental challenges we face today, and our initiative aims to educate local residents on sustainable practices. With funding, itwill be possible to organize workshops and provide necessary resources to implement green solutions in our area.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly fine. However, please be aware of the following errors: "Is important" should be "It is important" and "will be possible" should be "it will be possible"."

We are applying for a grant to support our community project focused on renewable energy. It is important to address the environmental challenges we face today, and our initiative aims to educate local residents on sustainable practices. With funding, it will be possible to organize workshops and provide necessary resources to implement green solutions in our area.

We are applying for grant to support our community project focused on renewable energy. Is important to address the environmental challenges we face today, and our initiative aims to educate local residents on sustainable practices. With funding, will be possible to organize workshops and provide necessary resources to implement green solutions in our area.

Mistake Example #2

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

We are applying for the grantresearchgrant to develop thnew technologynew in renewable energy. The projectinnovativeproject aims to create the systeman efficientsystem for solar power generation. Our teamexperiencedteam is committed to achieving the goals outlined in the detailedproposaldetailed. We believe that the supportfinancialsupport from your organization will help us to make the impact significant impact in the field of energysustainableenergy.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct improper adjective placement."

We are applying for the research grant to develop new technology in renewable energy. The innovative project aims to create an efficient system for solar power generation. Our experienced team is committed to achieving the goals outlined in the detailed proposal. We believe that the financial support from your organization will help us to make a significant impact in the field of sustainable energy.

We are applying for the grant research to develop the technology new in renewable energy. The project innovative aims to create the system efficient for solar power generation. Our team experienced is committed to achieving the goals outlined in the proposal detailed. We believe that the support financial from your organization will help us to make the impact significant in the field of energy sustainable.

Mistake Example #3

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

As a researcher who isworkings on environmental sustainability, I am applying for thea grant to support my project on renewable energy. I hamve been involved in this field sincefor five years and have developed several innovative solutions that can benefit our community. The funding will allow me to expand my research and collaborate with international experts, which I hamve been looking forward to sincefor a long time.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I've corrected the tenses for you. Good luck!"

As a researcher who works on environmental sustainability, I am applying for a grant to support my project on renewable energy. I have been involved in this field for five years and have developed several innovative solutions that can benefit our community. The funding will allow me to expand my research and collaborate with international experts, which I have been looking forward to for a long time.

As a researcher who is working on environmental sustainability, I am applying for the grant to support my project on renewable energy. I am involved in this field since five years and have developed several innovative solutions that can benefit our community. The funding will allow me to expand my research and collaborate with international experts, which I am looking forward to since long time.