Common English Mistakes by Slovak Speakers

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

Category:Job Applications & Professional Development
Writing for job applications and career growth.
Common Users:Job Seekers, Career Coaches.
Mistake Example #1

Job Applications & Professional Development / Career Portfolio

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

I have been working in the marketing department of the company sincefor three years, where. I have developed strong skills in digital advertising. I am responsible for leading a team of five people, and we have successfully completed several campaigns that increased our client base. I am looking forward to applying my experience and contributeing to your organization.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! "Since" is incorrect in this context, and I made a few other small changes."

I have been working in the marketing department of the company for three years. I have developed strong skills in digital advertising. I am responsible for leading a team of five people, and we have successfully completed several campaigns that increased our client base. I am looking forward to applying my experience and contributing to your organization.

I have been working in the marketing department of the company since three years, where I have developed strong skills in digital advertising. I am responsible for leading a team of five people, and we have successfully completed several campaigns that increased our client base. I am looking forward to apply my experience and contribute to your organization.

Mistake Example #2

Job Applications & Professional Development / Cover Letter

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

Dear Hiring Manager,I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I hamve workinged inthe marketing field sincefor five years and I have developed strong skills in digital campaigns. I have completed my degree in Business Administration and I am looking forward to bringing my expertise to your team.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! It just needed some changes to the verb tense."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have worked in the marketing field for five years and I have developed strong skills in digital campaigns. I have completed my degree in Business Administration and I am looking forward to bringing my expertise to your team.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I am working in marketing field since five years and I have developed strong skills in digital campaigns. I have completed my degree in Business Administration and I am looking forward to bring my expertise to your team.

Mistake Example #3

Job Applications & Professional Development / Interview Follow-Up Email

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

Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to thank you for the interview opportunity last week. I am very excited about the possibility tof joining your team and contributeing to theyour projects. I hamve been working ina similar role sincefor three years and believe my experience wioulld be valuable. Please let me know if you need any more information from my side. LI looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have corrected the tenses and made some other refinements. Good luck! "

Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to thank you for the interview opportunity last week. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to your projects. I have been working in a similar role for three years and believe my experience would be valuable. Please let me know if you need any more information from me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to thank you for the interview opportunity last week. I am very excited about the possibility to join your team and contribute to the projects. I am working in similar role since three years and believe my experience will be valuable. Please let me know if you need any more information from my side. Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Mistake Example #4

Job Applications & Professional Development / LinkedIn Profile

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

Experienced software developer with strong background in Java and Python. Is passionate about creating efficient code and solving complex problems. Worked on multiple international projects, bringing innovative solutions to the team. Looking forward to connect with professionals in tech industry to share knowledge and opportunities.

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

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Experienced software developer with strong background in Java and Python. Is passionate about creating efficient code and solving complex problems. Worked on multiple international projects, bringing innovative solutions to the team. Looking forward to connect with professionals in tech industry to share knowledge and opportunities.

Experienced software developer with strong background in Java and Python. Is passionate about creating efficient code and solving complex problems. Worked on multiple international projects, bringing innovative solutions to the team. Looking forward to connect with professionals in tech industry to share knowledge and opportunities.

Mistake Example #5

Job Applications & Professional Development / Personal Statement

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

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. It is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. HI have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed corrections to replace the missing sentence subject ("it"), among other fixes."

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. It is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. I have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

I am applying for the position of software developer at your esteemed company. Is my dream to work in a place where innovation is valued and teamwork is encouraged. Have always been passionate about technology and believe that my skills and dedication will contribute positively to your team.

Mistake Example #6

Job Applications & Professional Development / Reference Letter

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

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Jana Novak for aposition in your company. It is clear that she has exceptional skills in project management and leadership. HIt has been a pleasure to work with her, and I am confident she will be avaluable asset to your team.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is well-written overall. However, remember to use subjects in your sentences. For example, "Is clear" should be "It is clear" and "Has been" should be "It has been"."

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Jana Novak for a position in your company. It is clear that she has exceptional skills in project management and leadership. It has been a pleasure to work with her, and I am confident she will be a valuable asset to your team.

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Jana Novak for position in your company. Is clear that she has exceptional skills in project management and leadership. Has been a pleasure to work with her, and I am confident she will be valuable asset to your team.

Mistake Example #7

Job Applications & Professional Development / Resume

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

EI am an experienced software developer with strong skills inJava and Pythonskills. WI worked on several projects whereI developed applications for data analysis. It is important to have good communication skills, and I have aproven ability to work in team environments. LI'm looking forward to anopportunity whereI can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add sentence subjects, among other changes."

I am an experienced software developer with strong Java and Python skills. I worked on several projects where I developed applications for data analysis. It is important to have good communication skills, and I have a proven ability to work in team environments. I'm looking forward to an opportunity where I can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.

Experienced software developer with strong skills in Java and Python. Worked on several projects where developed applications for data analysis. Is important to have good communication skills, and I have proven ability to work in team environments. Looking forward to opportunity where can contribute to innovative projects and grow professionally.