Common English Mistakes in Online Course Contents by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Online Course Content in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

Welcome to the online course on English grammar improvement. In this lesson, we arefocusing on verb tenses. Many students are asking questions about when to use the present continuous. For example, some aresaying, "I am knowing the answer," instead of "I know the answer." It is important to practice these differences to improve your English skills.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

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

Welcome to the online course on English grammar improvement. In this lesson, we focus on verb tenses. Many students ask questions about when to use the present continuous. For example, some say, "I am knowing the answer," instead of "I know the answer." It is important to practice these differences to improve your English skills.

Welcome to the online course on English grammar improvement. In this lesson, we are focusing on verb tenses. Many students are asking questions about when to use present continuous. For example, some are saying "I am knowing the answer" instead of "I know the answer." It is important to practice these differences to improve your English skills.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this module, we will explore how to make a good presentation. First, it is important to make a plan of what you want to say. Then, practice your speech to make sure you feel confident. Remember, if you make a mistake, do not worry; it is part of the learning process.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This has no problems—there is no "do/make" confusion."

In this module, we will explore how to make a good presentation. First, it is important to make a plan of what you want to say. Then, practice your speech to make sure you feel confident. Remember, if you make a mistake, do not worry; it is part of the learning process.

In this module, we will explore how to make a good presentation. First, it is important to make a plan of what you want to say. Then, practice your speech to make sure you feel confident. Remember, if you make a mistake, do not worry; it is part of the learning process.

Mistake Example #3

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

In this module, we will explore the fascinating world of photosynthesis. It hmakes sense to start with the basics, understanding how plants convert sunlight into energy. Many students find this topic challenging, but with practice, it makes sense and becomes easier to grasp. Remember, the key is to focus on the process and its importance in the ecosystem.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Most of this is well-written. Please note that "it has sense" should be "it makes sense"."

In this module, we will explore the fascinating world of photosynthesis. It makes sense to start with the basics, understanding how plants convert sunlight into energy. Many students find this topic challenging, but with practice, it makes sense and becomes easier to grasp. Remember, the key is to focus on the process and its importance in the ecosystem.

In this module, we will explore the fascinating world of photosynthesis. It has sense to start with the basics, understanding how plants convert sunlight into energy. Many students find this topic challenging, but with practice, it makes sense and becomes easier to grasp. Remember, the key is to focus on the process and its importance in the ecosystem.