Common English Mistakes in Proposals by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Proposal in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

PThis proposal fora new marketing strategy aims to increase brand awareness in international markets. By leveraging social media platforms and influencer partnerships, we can reach awider audience and enhanceour company visibility. Implementation ofthis strategy will require collaboration betweenthe marketing and sales teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some articles to make the English sound more natural. Nice work!"

This proposal for a new marketing strategy aims to increase brand awareness in international markets. By leveraging social media platforms and influencer partnerships, we can reach a wider audience and enhance our company visibility. Implementation of this strategy will require collaboration between the marketing and sales teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Proposal for new marketing strategy aims to increase brand awareness in international markets. By leveraging social media platforms and influencer partnerships, we can reach wider audience and enhance company visibility. Implementation of strategy will require collaboration between marketing and sales teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am excited to propose a new marketing strategy that will focus on increasing our brand presence ion online platforms. We plan to launch the campaignat next month and aim to reach our target audience on social media channels. By investing in digital advertising, we can enhance our visibility and engagement with potential customers atin a more efficient way. Please review the attached document for thedetailed plan and let me know your feedback on the proposal.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"This looks very good overall. I have just tidied up the prepositions and added an article ('the"). "

Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am excited to propose a new marketing strategy that will focus on increasing our brand presence on online platforms. We plan to launch the campaign next month and aim to reach our target audience on social media channels. By investing in digital advertising, we can enhance our visibility and engagement with potential customers in a more efficient way. Please review the attached document for the detailed plan and let me know your feedback on the proposal.

Proposal for New Marketing Strategy Dear Team, I am excited to propose a new marketing strategy that will focus on increasing our brand presence in online platforms. We plan to launch the campaign at next month and aim to reach our target audience on social media channels. By investing in digital advertising, we can enhance our visibility and engagement with potential customers at a more efficient way. Please review the attached document for detailed plan and let me know your feedback on the proposal.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

To wWhom iIt mMay cConcern,I propose thatwe, for the upcoming project,we increase the budget to ensure success. Ibelieve it is important, I believe, that we, before the deadline, finalize all necessary resourcesbefore the deadline.This approach, I am confident,this approach will lead to better outcomes and, in the long term, benefit the company greatlyin the long term.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I changed the word order to make the English read more smoothly."

To Whom It May Concern, I propose that for the upcoming project, we increase the budget to ensure success. I believe it is important that we finalize all necessary resources before the deadline. I am confident this approach will lead to better outcomes and benefit the company greatly in the long term.

To whom it may concern, I propose that we, for the upcoming project, increase the budget to ensure success. It is important, I believe, that we, before the deadline, finalize all necessary resources. This approach, I am confident, will lead to better outcomes and, in the long term, benefit the company greatly.