Common English Mistakes in Lesson Plans by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Lesson Plan in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

**Lesson Plan Snippet:** In today's lesson, we will learn how to mcreakte a presentation about our favorite animal. First, students will domake a list of facts about the animal they choose. Then, they will make a drawing to illustrate their presentation. Finally, each student will domake a short speech in front of the class. Remember to makgive your best effort and do your homework on time.

Text corrected by:
Howard B., NJ, USA

"I have made a few changes to replace the verbs "do" and "make" with more natural alternatives. Otherwise, your meaning and language are very clear. Nice work!"

**Lesson Plan Snippet:** In today's lesson, we will learn how to create a presentation about our favorite animal. First, students will make a list of facts about the animal they choose. Then, they will make a drawing to illustrate their presentation. Finally, each student will make a short speech in front of the class. Remember to give your best effort and do your homework on time.

**Lesson Plan Snippet:** In today's lesson, we will learn how to make a presentation about our favorite animal. First, students will do a list of facts about the animal they choose. Then, they will make a drawing to illustrate their presentation. Finally, each student will do a short speech in front of the class. Remember to make your best effort and do your homework on time.

Mistake Example #2

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

In today's lesson plan, we will explore the topic of renewable energy. It hmakes sense to start with a discussion about the different types of renewable sources, like solar and wind. After the discussion, students will work in groups to create a small presentation about how these energies can be used in their communities.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"This looks very good! One correction: the expression is: "It makes sense." "

In today's lesson plan, we will explore the topic of renewable energy. It makes sense to start with a discussion about the different types of renewable sources, like solar and wind. After the discussion, students will work in groups to create a small presentation about how these energies can be used in their communities.

In today's lesson plan, we will explore the topic of renewable energy. It has sense to start with a discussion about the different types of renewable sources, like solar and wind. After the discussion, students will work in groups to create a small presentation about how these energies can be used in their communities.

Mistake Example #3

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

In today's lesson plan, we arewill focusing on the topic of environmental conservation. I amwill explaining the importance of recycling and how it is helping to reduce waste. Students arewill learning about different materials that can be recycled, and they arewill practicinge sorting items into correct bins. By the end of the lesson, students arewill understanding the impact of their actions on the environment.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I made edits to correct the overuse of present continuous tense: "we are focusing on the topic of environmental conservation" should be "we will focus on the topic of environmental conservation" and "I am explaining the importance" should be "I will explain the importance"."

In today's lesson plan, we will focus on the topic of environmental conservation. I will explain the importance of recycling and how it is helping to reduce waste. Students will learn about different materials that can be recycled, and they will practice sorting items into correct bins. By the end of the lesson, students will understand the impact of their actions on the environment.

In today's lesson plan, we are focusing on the topic of environmental conservation. I am explaining the importance of recycling and how it is helping to reduce waste. Students are learning about different materials that can be recycled, and they are practicing sorting items into correct bins. By the end of the lesson, students are understanding the impact of their actions on the environment.