Common English Mistakes by Slovak Speakers

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

Category:Healthcare & Medical Writing
Writing for the healthcare and medical industry.
Common Users:Doctors, Medical Writers, Researchers.
Mistake Example #1

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Clinical Study

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

The clinical study has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. We harvebeen collecting data sincefor two years and have observed significant improvements in ourpatients' symptoms. The participants havre beeing monitored regularly, and they harvebeen reporting fewer migraine episodes since they harvebeen taking the medication.

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

"I corrected some of the sentences by replacing simple verb tenses with present perfect continuous verb tenses."

The clinical study has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. We have been collecting data for two years and have observed significant improvements in our patients' symptoms. The participants are being monitored regularly, and they have been reporting fewer migraine episodes since they have been taking the medication.

The clinical study has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. We are collecting data since two years and have observed significant improvements in patient symptoms. The participants have been monitored regularly, and they are reporting fewer migraine episodes since they are taking the medication.

Mistake Example #2

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Health Article

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

Ina recent study,it was found that regular exercise can significantly improve mental health. It is important to incorporate physical activity intoa daily routine to reduce stress and anxiety. Many people in Slovakia are discoveringthe benefits of simple activities like walking or cycling, which are easy to include in everyday life.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to replace missing sentence subjects, among other fixes."

In a recent study, it was found that regular exercise can significantly improve mental health. It is important to incorporate physical activity into a daily routine to reduce stress and anxiety. Many people in Slovakia are discovering the benefits of simple activities like walking or cycling, which are easy to include in everyday life.

In recent study, was found that regular exercise can significantly improve mental health. Is important to incorporate physical activity into daily routine to reduce stress and anxiety. Many people in Slovakia are discovering benefits of simple activities like walking or cycling, which are easy to include in everyday life.

Mistake Example #3

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Medical Report

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

PThe patient is amale 45-year-old malewitha medical historymedical of hypertension and diabetes. He presented to the clinic with a maincomplaintmain of chest pain and shortness of breath. The physicalexamination physicalrevealed an elevated heart rate elevatedandhigh blood pressurehigh. Further tests are necessary to determine causthe underlying causeofthese symptoms.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed the word order and added some articles."

The patient is a 45-year-old male with a medical history of hypertension and diabetes. He presented to the clinic with a main complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath. The physical examination revealed an elevated heart rate and high blood pressure. Further tests are necessary to determine the underlying cause of these symptoms.

Patient is a male 45-year-old with history medical of hypertension and diabetes. He presented to the clinic with complaint main of chest pain and shortness of breath. The examination physical revealed heart rate elevated and blood pressure high. Further tests are necessary to determine cause underlying of symptoms.

Mistake Example #4

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Patient Information Leaflet

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

Please read leaflet carefully before useing medicine. The whitetabletwhite should be taken with a full glass ofwaterfull, and it is important tonotto exceed dosthe recommendeddose. If you experience unusualside effectsunusual, contact yourdoctor your immediately.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper adjective placement, and other changes."

Please read leaflet carefully before using medicine. The white tablet should be taken with a full glass of water, and it is important not to exceed the recommended dose. If you experience unusual side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

Please read leaflet carefully before use medicine. The tablet white should be taken with water full, and it is important to not exceed dose recommended. If you experience side effects unusual, contact doctor your immediately.

Mistake Example #5

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Prescription Guide

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

Take one tablet twice a day with water. It is important tonotto skip doses forthe medicine to work effectively. Ifyou experience any side effects, contact yourdoctor immediately.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Take one tablet twice a day with water. It is important not to skip doses for the medicine to work effectively. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

Take one tablet twice a day with water. Is important to not skip doses for medicine to work effectively. If experience any side effects, contact doctor immediately.

Mistake Example #6

Healthcare & Medical Writing / Research Study

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

Ina recent study conducted at the localhospital local, researchers examined the effects of the newdrugnew on patients with the chronic conditionchronic. Theresults preliminaryresults suggest that the treatmentinnovative treatmentmayimprove significantly improvethehealth outcomes healthofor individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the initialfindingsinitial and to explore the potential long-termside effectslong-term of the medication.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability regarding the placement of adjectives. For example, "hospital local" should be "local hospital" and "the drug new" should be "the new drug"."

In a recent study conducted at the local hospital, researchers examined the effects of the new drug on patients with the chronic condition. The preliminary results suggest that the innovative treatment may significantly improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the initial findings and to explore the potential long-term side effects of the medication.

In recent study conducted at the hospital local, researchers examined the effects of the drug new on patients with the condition chronic. The results preliminary suggest that the treatment innovative may improve significantly the outcomes health for individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the findings initial and to explore the potential side effects long-term of the medication.