Common English Mistakes in Feature Stories by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In the heart of Madrid, a new art exhibition is capturing the attention of locals and tourists alike. The artist, known for his vibrant use of color, has managed to domake a significant impact on the contemporary art scene. Visitors are encouraged to mpakey a visit to the gallery and experience the unique blend of traditional and modern styles that make this exhibition a must-see.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"In the second sentence, I changed "do" to "make". I also made a few small stylistic changes."

In the heart of Madrid, a new art exhibition is capturing the attention of locals and tourists alike. The artist, known for his vibrant use of color, has managed to make a significant impact on the contemporary art scene. Visitors are encouraged to pay a visit to the gallery and experience the unique blend of traditional and modern styles that make this exhibition a must-see.

In the heart of Madrid, a new art exhibition is capturing the attention of locals and tourists alike. The artist, known for his vibrant use of color, has managed to do a significant impact on the contemporary art scene. Visitors are encouraged to make a visit to the gallery and experience the unique blend of traditional and modern styles that make this exhibition a must-see.

Mistake Example #2

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

In the heart of Madrid, I amlivinge a vibrant life as a journalist, and I amhavinge 30 years of experience in the field. Every day, I ammeeting fascinating people who aresharinge their stories with me, and I am always eager to bring these tales to light. As I amexploringe the bustling streets, I amfinding inspiration in the smallest details, which I amweavinge into the fabric of my feature stories.

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Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to the verb tenses. Good work! "

In the heart of Madrid, I live a vibrant life as a journalist, and I have 30 years of experience in the field. Every day, I meet fascinating people who share their stories with me, and I am always eager to bring these tales to light. As I explore the bustling streets, I find inspiration in the smallest details, which I weave into the fabric of my feature stories.

In the heart of Madrid, I am living a vibrant life as a journalist, and I am having 30 years of experience in the field. Every day, I am meeting fascinating people who are sharing their stories with me, and I am always eager to bring these tales to light. As I am exploring the bustling streets, I am finding inspiration in the smallest details, which I am weaving into the fabric of my feature stories.

Mistake Example #3

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

In the heart of Madrid, thea new art exhibition has opened its doors, and it hmakes sense that it will attract many visitors. The gallery, known for its innovative displays, is featuring works from both local and international artists, making thits a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary art. As the curator explained, "We want to create a space where art speaks directly to the people, and it makes sense to include diverse voices in our collection."

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Sounds nice! I just changed a few words to make the English sound more natural."

In the heart of Madrid, a new art exhibition has opened its doors, and it makes sense that it will attract many visitors. The gallery, known for its innovative displays, is featuring works from both local and international artists, making this a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary art. As the curator explained, "We want to create a space where art speaks directly to the people, and it makes sense to include diverse voices in our collection."

In the heart of Madrid, the new art exhibition has opened its doors, and it has sense that it will attract many visitors. The gallery, known for its innovative displays, is featuring works from both local and international artists, making it a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary art. As the curator explained, "We want to create a space where art speaks directly to the people, and it makes sense to include diverse voices in our collection."