Common English Mistakes in Agreements by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

This Agreement made on this day between theparties, outlinesthe terms and conditions for cooperation. It is agreed that both parties will contribute the resources necessary for project completion. In case of adispute,it is understood thata resolution will be sought through mediation before any legal action.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

This Agreement made on this day between the parties, outlines the terms and conditions for cooperation. It is agreed that both parties will contribute the resources necessary for project completion. In case of a dispute, it is understood that a resolution will be sought through mediation before any legal action.

This Agreement made on this day between parties, outlines terms and conditions for cooperation. Is agreed that both parties will contribute resources necessary for project completion. In case of dispute, is understood that resolution will be sought through mediation before any legal action.

Mistake Example #2

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

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. I hamve workinged with the company sincefor two years, andI have been responsible for managing the projects. The parties haveagreed to the terms and conditions as outlined, and the obligations are fulfilled since the contract has been signed.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. I have worked with the company for two years and been responsible for managing the projects. The parties agree to the terms and conditions as outlined, and the obligations are fulfilled since the contract has been signed.

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. I am working with the company since two years, and I have been responsible for managing the projects. The parties have agreed to the terms and conditions as outlined, and the obligations are fulfilled since the contract has been signed.

Mistake Example #3

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

This Agreement is made between theparties, the ABCCompanyABC and the XYZSupplierXYZ, on this day, the 15th of October, 2023. The parties agree to therms followingterms: the deliveryof goods shall be completed by dathe specified datein scthedule attachedschedule. Thefull paymentfull will be made upon receipt of invoicthe correct invoiceandgoods satisfactorydelivery of goods.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

This Agreement is made between the parties, the ABC Company and the XYZ Supplier, on this day, the 15th of October, 2023. The parties agree to the following terms: the delivery of goods shall be completed by the specified date in the attached schedule. The full payment will be made upon receipt of the correct invoice and satisfactory delivery of goods.

This Agreement is made between parties, the Company ABC and the Supplier XYZ, on this day 15th of October, 2023. The parties agree to terms following: the delivery goods shall be completed by date specified in schedule attached. The payment full will be made upon receipt of invoice correct and goods satisfactory.