Common English Mistakes by Slovak Speakers

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

Category:Student
Personal writing used for admissions and transfer letters.
Common Users:Students of various disciplines.
Mistake Example #1

Student / Admission Essay

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

Applying to your esteemed university is a dream I have long cherished. The opportunity to study in enavibronmeant academic envibraonment excites me greatly. I am eager to contribute to a diversecommunitydiverse and learn from professorsexperiencedprofessors.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Applying to your esteemed university is a dream I have long cherished. The opportunity to study in a vibrant academic environment excites me greatly. I am eager to contribute to a diverse community and learn from experienced professors.

Applying to your esteemed university is a dream I have long cherished. The opportunity to study in environment academic vibrant excites me greatly. I am eager to contribute to community diverse and learn from professors experienced.

Mistake Example #2

Student / Personal Statement

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

Studying abroad has always been my dream. It is important to experience different cultures and learn from them. Also, it isa great opportunity to improve my English skills and meet new people from around the world.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This just needed some missing words ("it") added. Otherwise, it looks good!"

Studying abroad has always been my dream. It is important to experience different cultures and learn from them. Also, it is a great opportunity to improve my English skills and meet new people from around the world.

Studying abroad has always been my dream. Is important to experience different cultures and learn from them. Also, is great opportunity to improve my English skills and meet new people from around the world.

Mistake Example #3

Student / Transfer Essay

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

I have been studying at this university sincefor two years, and I amwanting to transfer to another program that better fits my career goals. I hamve alwaysbeen interested in computer science, and I believe that the courses offered at your institution will provide me withthe skills I amneeding for my future.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

I have been studying at this university for two years, and I want to transfer to another program that better fits my career goals. I have always been interested in computer science, and I believe that the courses offered at your institution will provide the skills I need for my future.

I have been studying at this university since two years, and I am wanting to transfer to another program that better fits my career goals. I am always interested in computer science, and I believe that the courses offered at your institution will provide me with the skills I am needing for my future.