Common English Mistakes in Training Materials by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In this lesson, we will learn how to makgive a good presentation. First, you need to make a plan and decide what topics you will cover. Then, practice your speech to make sure you do not forget any important points. Remember, it is important to make eye contact with your audience to keep them engaged.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In this lesson, we will learn how to give a good presentation. First, you need to make a plan and decide what topics you will cover. Then, practice your speech to make sure you do not forget any important points. Remember, it is important to make eye contact with your audience to keep them engaged.

In this lesson, we will learn how to make a good presentation. First, you need to make a plan and decide what topics you will cover. Then, practice your speech to make sure you do not forget any important points. Remember, it is important to make eye contact with your audience to keep them engaged.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this lesson, we will learn about the water cycle and its importance. It hmakes sense to start with the evaporation process, where water turns into vapor. Then, it follows the condensation stage, which is when the vapor becturns intomes clouds. Finally, precipitation occurs, and water returns to the earth. Understanding these steps is crucial for knowing how nature works.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice job! I just made some small changes so the English would sound more natural."

In this lesson, we will learn about the water cycle and its importance. It makes sense to start with the evaporation process, where water turns into vapor. Then, it follows the condensation stage, which is when the vapor turns into clouds. Finally, precipitation occurs, and water returns to the earth. Understanding these steps is crucial for knowing how nature works.

In this lesson, we will learn about the water cycle and its importance. It has sense to start with the evaporation process, where water turns into vapor. Then, it follows the condensation stage, which is when the vapor becomes clouds. Finally, precipitation occurs, and water returns to the earth. Understanding these steps is crucial for knowing how nature works.

Mistake Example #3

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

In this lesson, we arefocusing on the importance of effective communication in the workplace. I amnd explaining how to improve your presentation skills. When you are preparing your slides, it is important to keep them simple and clear. I amhavinge 10 years of experiencein teaching these skills, and I amknowing that practice is key to success. Remember to engage with your audience and make eye contact to maintain their interest.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I made a couple of changes to make the verb tenses consistent. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In this lesson, we focus on the importance of effective communication in the workplace and explain how to improve your presentation skills. When you are preparing your slides, it is important to keep them simple and clear. I have 10 years of experience teaching these skills, and I know that practice is key to success. Remember to engage with your audience and make eye contact to maintain their interest.

In this lesson, we are focusing on the importance of effective communication in the workplace. I am explaining how to improve your presentation skills. When you are preparing your slides, it is important to keep them simple and clear. I am having 10 years of experience in teaching these skills, and I am knowing that practice is key to success. Remember to engage with your audience and make eye contact to maintain their interest.