Common English Mistakes in Feature Stories by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

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

In the heart of Slovakia, the festivannual music annufestival draws crowds from all over the country. The vibrantatmospherevibrant fills the air as people gather to celebrate the richculture richandunique traditionsunique of this beautiful land. The talentedperformerstalented take the stage, their colorful costumescolorful adding to the grandspectaclegrand that captivates everyone present.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Adjectives generally come before nouns in English. : )"

In the heart of Slovakia, the annual music festival draws crowds from all over the country. The vibrant atmosphere fills the air as people gather to celebrate the rich culture and unique traditions of this beautiful land. The talented performers take the stage, their colorful costumes adding to the grand spectacle that captivates everyone present.

In the heart of Slovakia, the festival music annual draws crowds from all over the country. The atmosphere vibrant fills the air as people gather to celebrate the culture rich and traditions unique of this beautiful land. The performers talented take the stage, their costumes colorful adding to the spectacle grand that captivates everyone present.

Mistake Example #3

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

In the heart of Bratislava, vibrant city life is always on display. It is fascinating how old meets new iaround every corner, from the historic castles to the modern cafes. Walking through the streets, it is easy to feel the pulse of the city, where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! The subject "it" was missing from some of the sentences, so I added it. "

In the heart of Bratislava, vibrant city life is always on display. It is fascinating how old meets new around every corner, from the historic castles to the modern cafes. Walking through the streets, it is easy to feel the pulse of the city, where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

In the heart of Bratislava, vibrant city life is always on display. Is fascinating how old meets new in every corner, from the historic castles to the modern cafes. Walking through the streets, is easy to feel the pulse of the city, where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.