Common English Mistakes by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Mandarin Chinese speakers from Taiwan when writing in English.

Category:Business Writing
Professional writing used for communication in business environments.
Common Users:Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs.
Mistake Example #1

Business Writing / Annual Report

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

In the past year,I achieved significant growth in sales, reaching new markets in Southeast Asia. It is crucial to continue expanding our product line to meet customer demands. Also, Ifocused on improving customer service to enhance theirsatisfaction and loyalty.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The subject was missing from these sentences, so I added it."

In the past year, I achieved significant growth in sales, reaching new markets in Southeast Asia. It is crucial to continue expanding our product line to meet customer demands. Also, I focused on improving customer service to enhance their satisfaction and loyalty.

In the past year, achieved significant growth in sales, reaching new markets in Southeast Asia. Is crucial to continue expanding our product line to meet customer demands. Also, focused on improving customer service to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.

Mistake Example #2

Business Writing / Bio Pages

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

Hello, my name is Wei Chen, and Ia’m currently working as a marketing specialist in Taipei. There is many projectIha’ve managed, andvariety of projects, each providing valuablegive me much experience inacross different industryies.In my free time, I enjoy hiking and exploring nature, wh—icht helps me to relaxunwind and ofitendsparks inspiration for my work.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed corrections for singular/plural nouns, among other changes."

Hello, my name is Wei Chen, and I’m currently working as a marketing specialist in Taipei. I’ve managed a variety of projects, each providing valuable experience across different industries. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and exploring nature—it helps me unwind and often sparks inspiration for my work.

Hello, my name is Wei Chen, and I am currently working as a marketing specialist in Taipei. There is many project I have managed, and each one give me much experience in different industry. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and exploring nature, which help me to relax and find inspiration for my work.

Mistake Example #3

Business Writing / Business Email

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. There is manylot of feedbacks from the clients about our new product line. We believe there isare muchany opportunities to improve based on their suggestions. Please let us know if you have any questions or need further informations. Thank you for your support.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise it sounds great!"

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. There is a lot of feedback from the clients about our new product line. We believe there are many opportunities to improve based on their suggestions. Please let us know if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your support.

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. There is many feedbacks from the clients about our new product line. We believe there is much opportunities to improve based on their suggestions. Please let us know if you have any questions or need further informations. Thank you for your support.

Mistake Example #4

Business Writing / Business Plan

Using overly formal or direct language

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"I made changes to tone down the wording a bit and make a little less formal."

Our company aims to strengthen its market presence through focused strategies and high-quality products. To support these efforts, we ask all employees to follow the outlined directives in a timely manner. Your cooperation is important to help us achieve our business goals.

Our esteemed company will achieve significant market penetration by implementing aggressive strategies. We shall dominate the industry with our superior products, and it is imperative that all employees comply with the directives without delay. Your cooperation is expected to ensure the success of our business objectives.

Mistake Example #5

Business Writing / Business Report

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

In the recent quarterly report, there is manyuch data thatshowing the increase in sales across different regions. However, there are still muchany challenges that need to be addressed, especially in the northern market. The team has worked hard to ensure that all departments are aligned with the new strategy, but there isare still some issues with communication that must be improved.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Nice job. I have corrected the use of singular and plural words."

In the recent quarterly report, there is much data showing the increase in sales across different regions. However, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed, especially in the northern market. The team has worked hard to ensure that all departments are aligned with the new strategy, but there are still some issues with communication that must be improved.

In the recent quarterly report, there is many data that show the increase in sales across different regions. However, there are still much challenge that need to be addressed, especially in the northern market. The team has worked hard to ensure that all department are aligned with the new strategy, but there is still some issue with communication that must be improved.

Mistake Example #6

Business Writing / Investor Pitch

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

Dear Investors,We are very excited to present our innovative product today. It is crucial to understandthe market potential and how we plan to capture it. With ourstrong team and unique technology, we areconfident we winll achievinge significant growth inthe coming years. Thank you for considering our proposal.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added a subject to the beginning of some of the sentences and made some additional changes. Well done!"

Dear Investors, We are very excited to present our innovative product today. It is crucial to understand the market potential and how we plan to capture it. With our strong team and unique technology, we are confident we will achieve significant growth in the coming years. Thank you for considering our proposal.

Dear Investors, very excited to present our innovative product today. Is crucial to understand market potential and how we plan to capture it. With strong team and unique technology, confident in achieving significant growth in coming years. Thank you for considering our proposal.

Mistake Example #7

Business Writing / Letter of Intent

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

Dear Admissions Committee,I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program in Business Administration at your esteemed university. BI believe that this program will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to advance my career in international business. EI am excited about the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty and collaborate with diverse peers. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to replace missing sentence subjects."

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program in Business Administration at your esteemed university. I believe that this program will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to advance my career in international business. I am excited about the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty and collaborate with diverse peers. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program in Business Administration at your esteemed university. Believe that this program will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to advance my career in international business. Excited about the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty and collaborate with diverse peers. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #8

Business Writing / Meeting Minutes

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

MThe meeting started at 10:00 AMa.m. with all team members present. DWe discussed project timeline and agreed that itneeds tobe finished bythe end ofthe month. It is crucial to allocate resources efficiently to meet thedeadline. NThe next meetingis scheduled for next Tuesday to review theprogress and address any issues.

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

"I added subjects and articles to some of the sentences. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

The meeting started at 10:00 a.m. with all team members present. We discussed project timeline and agreed that it needs to be finished by the end of the month. It is crucial to allocate resources efficiently to meet the deadline. The next meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday to review the progress and address any issues.

Meeting started at 10 AM with all team members present. Discussed project timeline and agreed that need to finish by end of month. Is crucial to allocate resources efficiently to meet deadline. Next meeting scheduled for next Tuesday to review progress and address any issues.

Mistake Example #9

Business Writing / Memos

Using overly formal or direct language

To: All Staff Subject: Immediate Compliance Required EstDeemedar Colleagues, it iPleasimperative that you submit your monthly reports by theend ofthe day. Failure to comply will result in serious consequences. Your cooperation is expected wiprompthout delay.

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

"I changed some of the wording to make the English sound more natural while keeping the appropriate tone for a business memo."

To: All Staff Subject: Immediate Compliance Required Dear Colleagues, Please submit your monthly reports by the end of the day. Failure to comply will result in serious consequences. Your cooperation is expected promptly.

To: All Staff Subject: Immediate Compliance Required Esteemed Colleagues, it is imperative that you submit your monthly reports by end of day. Failure to comply will result in serious consequences. Your cooperation is expected without delay.

Mistake Example #10

Business Writing / Press Release

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

Taipei, October 10, 2023 – EWe are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which will revolutionize the tech industry. It is crucial for us to stay ahead in innovation and provide thebest solutions to our customers. LWe looking forward to seeing apositive impact onthe market and strengthening our position as anindustry leader.

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

"I added subjects and articles to some phrases according to proper English grammar. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Taipei, October 10, 2023 – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which will revolutionize the tech industry. It is crucial for us to stay ahead in innovation and provide the best solutions to our customers. We look forward to seeing a positive impact on the market and strengthening our position as an industry leader.

Taipei, October 10, 2023 – Excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which will revolutionize the tech industry. Is crucial for us to stay ahead in innovation and provide best solutions to our customers. Looking forward to seeing positive impact on market and strengthen our position as industry leader.

Mistake Example #11

Business Writing / Proposal

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

Dear Team, I propose we launcha new product line in thenext quarter. There isare many opportunityies inthe market for our innovative solutions. We believe this will bring much success to thecompany and increase our market share significantly.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very professional; it just needed a few tweaks to be consistent. Good job!"

Dear Team, I propose we launch a new product line in the next quarter. There are many opportunities in the market for our innovative solutions. We believe this will bring much success to the company and increase our market share significantly.

Dear Team, I propose we launch new product line in next quarter. There is many opportunity in market for our innovative solutions. We believe this will bring much success to company and increase our market share significantly.

Mistake Example #12

Business Writing / White Paper

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

In recent years,it has become evident that digital transformation is crucial for business success. Companies in Taiwan are increasingly adopting new technologies to stay competitive in theglobal market. It is essential to understand the impact of these changes on traditional business models and how to effectively implement strategies that leverage digital tools.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add omitted sentence subjects."

In recent years, it has become evident that digital transformation is crucial for business success. Companies in Taiwan are increasingly adopting new technologies to stay competitive in the global market. It is essential to understand the impact of these changes on traditional business models and how to effectively implement strategies that leverage digital tools.

In recent years, has become evident that digital transformation is crucial for business success. Companies in Taiwan are increasingly adopting new technologies to stay competitive in global market. Is essential to understand the impact of these changes on traditional business models and how to effectively implement strategies that leverage digital tools.