Common English Mistakes by Slovak Speakers

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

Category:Journalism & Media
Writing for news, articles, and investigative reports.
Common Users:Journalists, Bloggers, Columnists.
Mistake Example #1

Journalism & Media / Editorial

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

In recent years, the citybeautifulcity has seen a rise in the number of cyclists on the roads. This greentrendgreen is a positive step towards reducing pollution and promoting health among citizens. However, the infrastructure necessary to support this growth is lacking, with narrowbike lanes narrowandpaths unevenpaths. Thelocal governmentlocal must prioritize the development of betterfacilitiesbetter to ensure safety for all road users.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections to fix incorrect adjective placement."

In recent years, the beautiful city has seen a rise in the number of cyclists on the roads. This green trend is a positive step towards reducing pollution and promoting health among citizens. However, the infrastructure necessary to support this growth is lacking, with narrow bike lanes and uneven paths. The local government must prioritize the development of better facilities to ensure safety for all road users.

In recent years, the city beautiful has seen a rise in the number of cyclists on the roads. This trend green is a positive step towards reducing pollution and promoting health among citizens. However, the infrastructure necessary to support this growth is lacking, with bike lanes narrow and paths uneven. The government local must prioritize the development of facilities better to ensure safety for all road users.

Mistake Example #2

Journalism & Media / Feature Story

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

In the heart of Bratislava, the old town square is a place where history and modernity meet. I've ambeen living here sincefor five years, and every day brings a new discovery. These cobblestone streets, they have witnessed countless stories, and Iha've been exploring them since I havemoved here.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some verb tense corrections and I made some other changes to polish it up!"

In the heart of Bratislava, the old town square is a place where history and modernity meet. I've been living here for five years, and every day brings a new discovery. These cobblestone streets have witnessed countless stories and I've been exploring them since I moved here.

In the heart of Bratislava, the old town square is a place where history and modernity meet. I am living here since five years, and every day brings a new discovery. The cobblestone streets, they have witnessed countless stories, and I have been exploring them since I have moved here.

Mistake Example #3

Journalism & Media / Interview Transcript

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

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Novak. Can you tell us about the newprojectnew you are working on? Mr. Novak: Yes, of course. The newprojectnew is about developing thgreen technology greenforenergy renewableenergy. We believe that this approachinnovativeapproach will help reduce thecarbon emissionscarbon and improve the globalenvironmentglobal.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Novak. Can you tell us about the new project you are working on? Mr. Novak: Yes, of course. The new project is about developing green technology for renewable energy. We believe that this innovative approach will help reduce carbon emissions and improve the global environment.

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Novak. Can you tell us about the project new you are working on? Mr. Novak: Yes, of course. The project new is about developing the technology green for energy renewable. We believe that this approach innovative will help reduce the emissions carbon and improve the environment global.

Mistake Example #4

Journalism & Media / Investigative Report

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

In the course of our investigation, we arediscoveringed that the suspect ihasbeen living in the city sincefor five years. He isclaimings to have no involvement in the incident, but witnesses harve sayingd otherwise. We are interviewing several people who areknowing him wellin order to gather more information.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It needed some changes to make the verb tenses consistent. Good work overall!"

In the course of our investigation, we discovered that the suspect has been living in the city for five years. He claims to have no involvement in the incident, but witnesses have said otherwise. We are interviewing several people who know him well in order to gather more information.

In the course of our investigation, we are discovering that the suspect is living in the city since five years. He is claiming to have no involvement in the incident, but witnesses are saying otherwise. We are interviewing several people who are knowing him well to gather more information.

Mistake Example #5

Journalism & Media / News Article

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

Inthe beautiful city of Bratislava, thea musicity beautiful, a festivalmusic is set to begin this weekend. The eventannualevent attracts visitors from all over the country, eager to enjoy liveperformances livebybands popularbands. Organizers have promised an experienceunforgettableexperience, withfood delicious foodandexciting activitiesexciting for all ages.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Watch out for the proper placement of adjectives. In English, they usually go before the noun."

In the beautiful city of Bratislava, a music festival is set to begin this weekend. The annual event attracts visitors from all over the country, eager to enjoy live performances by popular bands. Organizers have promised an unforgettable experience, with delicious food and exciting activities for all ages.

In Bratislava, the city beautiful, a festival music is set to begin this weekend. The event annual attracts visitors from all over the country, eager to enjoy performances live by bands popular. Organizers have promised an experience unforgettable, with food delicious and activities exciting for all ages.

Mistake Example #6

Journalism & Media / Op-Ed

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

As a Slovak citizen, I am observing the political landscape in our country with great interest. I hamve livinged in Bratislava since I wasfive yearsold, and I have seen many changes in the government policies. It is crucial that we address these issues now, as they have been affecting our society for too long.

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

"I changed some of the phrasing to reflect proper English grammar usage. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

As a Slovak citizen, I am observing the political landscape in our country with great interest. I have lived in Bratislava since I was five years old, and I have seen many changes in the government policies. It is crucial that we address these issues now, as they have been affecting our society for too long.

As a Slovak citizen, I am observing the political landscape in our country with great interest. I am living in Bratislava since five years, and I have seen many changes in the government policies. It is crucial that we address these issues now, as they have been affecting our society for too long.

Mistake Example #7

Journalism & Media / Press Release

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

For Immediate Release: Exciting news from Bratislava! It is announced that the annual cultural festival will take place next month. It is expected to attract visitors from all over Europe, showcasing the rich traditions and vibrant arts of Slovakia. Join us for a celebration that promises unforgettable experiences and unique insights into our heritage.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

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

For Immediate Release: Exciting news from Bratislava! It is announced that the annual cultural festival will take place next month. It is expected to attract visitors from all over Europe, showcasing the rich traditions and vibrant art of Slovakia. Join us for a celebration that promises unforgettable experiences and unique insights into our heritage.

For Immediate Release: Exciting news from Bratislava! Is announced that the annual cultural festival will take place next month. Is expected to attract visitors from all over Europe, showcasing the rich traditions and vibrant arts of Slovakia. Join us for a celebration that promises unforgettable experiences and unique insights into our heritage.