Common English Mistakes in Self-Help Articles by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Self-Help Article in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

In thejourney self-improvementjourney, it is important to focus on the dailyhabitsdaily that shape our lives. The morningroutinemorning can set the tone for the entire day, so start with a healthey breakfast healthyand lighthe exerciselight. Remember, the minda positive mindisthe key to overcoming challenges and achieving the goalspersonalgoals.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some adjustments for proper adjective placement, among other tweaks."

In the self-improvement journey, it is important to focus on the daily habits that shape our lives. The morning routine can set the tone for the entire day, so start with a healthy breakfast and light exercise. Remember, a positive mind is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals .

In the journey self-improvement, it is important to focus on the habits daily that shape our lives. The routine morning can set the tone for the entire day, so start with the breakfast healthy and the exercise light. Remember, the mind positive is key to overcoming challenges and achieving the goals personal.

Mistake Example #2

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

Feeling stressed isa normal part of life, butit is important to find ways to manage it effectively. It is helpful to takea few minutes each day to practice mindfulness or deep breathing exercises. When feeling overwhelmed, remember that it is okay to takea break and focus on self-care.


Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to correct grammar errors. Good writing! "

Feeling stressed is a normal part of life, but it is important to find ways to manage it effectively. It is helpful to take a few minutes each day to practice mindfulness or deep breathing exercises. When feeling overwhelmed, remember that it is okay to take a break and focus on self-care.

Feeling stressed is normal part of life, but important to find ways to manage it effectively. Is helpful to take few minutes each day to practice mindfulness or deep breathing exercises. When feeling overwhelmed, remember that is okay to take break and focus on self-care.

Mistake Example #3

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

In the journey of self-improvement, it is important to reflect on how far we have come. I hamve been practicing mindfulness for the pasincet two years, and it has changed my perspective on life. By focusing on the present moment, I have learned to appreciate small joys that I was overlooking before.


Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This looks fine mostly. Good job. It's just this: "I am practicing mindfulness since two years" should be "I have been practicing mindfulness for the past two years"."

In the journey of self-improvement, it is important to reflect on how far we have come. I have been practicing mindfulness for the past two years, and it has changed my perspective on life. By focusing on the present moment, I have learned to appreciate small joys that I was overlooking before.

In the journey of self-improvement, it is important to reflect on how far we have come. I am practicing mindfulness since two years, and it has changed my perspective on life. By focusing on the present moment, I have learned to appreciate small joys that I was overlooking before.