Common English Mistakes in Social Media Posts by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Hello friends! It isa beautiful day today, so I decided to go for a walk in the park. WIt was nice to see flowers blooming and hear birds singing. HI hope everyone else is enjoying their day, too!

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

"I added a subject to some of the phrases as needed. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Hello friends! It is a beautiful day today, so I decided to go for a walk in the park. It was nice to see flowers blooming and hear birds singing. I hope everyone else is enjoying their day, too!

Hello friends! Is beautiful day today, so I decided to go for a walk in the park. Was nice to see flowers blooming and hear birds singing. Hope everyone is enjoying their day too!

Mistake Example #2

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

Hello, friends! Today I visited the castlebeautifulcastle in Bratislava. The viewamazingview from the top was breathtaking! If you ever come to Slovakia, you must see the stunningarchitecture stunningand thlovely gardenslovely. CI can't wait to share more adventures with you all!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed corrections for proper adjective placement."

Hello, friends! Today I visited the beautiful castle in Bratislava. The amazing view from the top was breathtaking! If you ever come to Slovakia, you must see the stunning architecture and lovely gardens. I can't wait to share more adventures with you all!

Hello friends! Today I visited the castle beautiful in Bratislava. The view amazing from the top was breathtaking! If you ever come to Slovakia, you must see the architecture stunning and the gardens lovely. Can't wait to share more adventures with you all!

Mistake Example #3

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

I hamve been living in Bratislava since I wasthree years oldand I have beenenjoyinged every moment here. I have met so many amazing people and I hamve learninged so much aboutthe Slovak culture. It is really great experience and I am happy to share it with all of you!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Some of the sentences needed adjustments to the verb tense. Good work overall!"

I have been living in Bratislava since I was three years old and I have enjoyed every moment here. I have met so many amazing people and I have learned so much about the Slovak culture. It is really great experience and I am happy to share it with all of you!

I am living in Bratislava since three years and I have been enjoying every moment here. I have met so many amazing people and I am learning so much about Slovak culture. It is really great experience and I am happy to share it with all of you!