Common English Mistakes in Transfer Essays by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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.

Mistake Example #2

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

I am excited to apply fora transfer to your university. It is important for me to find a place where I can grow academically and personally. Your program offers opportunities that align with my goals, and I believe it is the right environment for my development.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to replace missing sentence subjects."

I am excited to apply for a transfer to your university. It is important for me to find a place where I can grow academically and personally. Your program offers opportunities that align with my goals, and I believe it is the right environment for my development.

I am excited to apply for transfer to your university. Is important for me to find a place where I can grow academically and personally. Your program offers opportunities that align with my goals, and I believe is the right environment for my development.

Mistake Example #3

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

I am applying to transfer to your university because I believe it offers academicopportunitiesacademic that align with my career goals. The programengineeringprogram at your institution is highly regarded, and I am eager to be part of a vibrantcommunityvibrant that fosters innovation and creativity. My current university does not provide the sameresourcessame, and I am excited about the chance to learn from facultyexperienced facultyandpeers talentedpeers.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

I am applying to transfer to your university because I believe it offers academic opportunities that align with my career goals. The engineering program at your institution is highly regarded, and I am eager to be part of a vibrant community that fosters innovation and creativity. My current university does not provide the same resources, and I am excited about the chance to learn from experienced faculty and talented peers.

I am applying to transfer to your university because I believe it offers opportunities academic that align with my career goals. The program engineering at your institution is highly regarded, and I am eager to be part of community vibrant that fosters innovation and creativity. My current university does not provide the resources same, and I am excited about the chance to learn from faculty experienced and peers talented.