Common English Mistakes in Academic Journal Articles by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Academic Journal Article in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In recent years, the study of climate change has gained significant attention in the scientific community. It hmakes sense to consider the impact of human activities on global temperatures, as numerous studies indicate a correlation between industrial emissions and rising temperatures. Furthermore, it is important to analyze how these changes affect biodiversity, as many species are struggling to adapt to the new environmental conditions.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Excellent work! It just needed one minor change."

In recent years, the study of climate change has gained significant attention in the scientific community. It makes sense to consider the impact of human activities on global temperatures, as numerous studies indicate a correlation between industrial emissions and rising temperatures. Furthermore, it is important to analyze how these changes affect biodiversity, as many species are struggling to adapt to the new environmental conditions.

In recent years, the study of climate change has gained significant attention in the scientific community. It has sense to consider the impact of human activities on global temperatures, as numerous studies indicate a correlation between industrial emissions and rising temperatures. Furthermore, it is important to analyze how these changes affect biodiversity, as many species are struggling to adapt to the new environmental conditions.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

In recent studies, I amobservinged thatthe climate change ishavings significant impacts on the biodiversity inof Mediterranean regions. Researchers arebeing concerned about the rapid decline in species diversity, which isaffectings the ecological balance. I ambelievinge that immediate action is necessary to mitigate these effects and preserve the natural habitats for future generations.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make the verb tenses more consistent."

In recent studies, I observed that climate change has significant impacts on the biodiversity of Mediterranean regions. Researchers are concerned about the rapid decline in species diversity, which affects the ecological balance. I believe that immediate action is necessary to mitigate these effects and preserve the natural habitats for future generations.

In recent studies, I am observing that the climate change is having significant impacts on the biodiversity in Mediterranean regions. Researchers are being concerned about the rapid decline in species diversity, which is affecting the ecological balance. I am believing that immediate action is necessary to mitigate these effects and preserve the natural habitats for future generations.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

In recent studies, we observed that students often domake errors in their experimental procedures, which can significantlyaffect the resultssignificantly. It is crucial to make a thorough analysis of the data to ensure accuracy and reliability. By doing this, researchers can make significant contributions to the field and advance our understanding of the subject matter.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for proper wording."

In recent studies, we observed that students often make errors in their experimental procedures, which can significantly affect the results. It is crucial to make a thorough analysis of the data to ensure accuracy and reliability. By doing this, researchers can make significant contributions to the field and advance our understanding of the subject matter.

In recent studies, we observe that students often do errors in their experimental procedures, which can affect the results significantly. It is crucial to make a thorough analysis of the data to ensure accuracy and reliability. By doing this, researchers can make significant contributions to the field and advance our understanding of the subject matter.