Common English Mistakes in Annual Reports by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

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

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in various sectors. There isare many new projects that have been initiated, and muchany employees have contributed to their success. We are proud to announce that there hars been much improvement in our customer satisfaction ratings, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with much/many and made a couple of other small changes. Well done!"

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in various sectors. There are many new projects that have been initiated, and many employees have contributed to their success. We are proud to announce that there has been much improvement in our customer satisfaction ratings, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team.

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in various sectors. There is many new projects that have been initiated, and much employees have contributed to their success. We are proud to announce that there are much improvement in our customer satisfaction ratings, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team.

Mistake Example #3

Using overly formal or direct language

In the fiscal year 2023, oOur companyhas achieved significant growthin FY 2023, and we appreciate is impeverativyoneto acknowledge the's hard workof all employees. WNow we mustnow focus on enhancing our market position,. and I strongly urge aAll departmentsshould aim to increase productivity by 15% in thenext quarter. It iPleasof utmost importance that everyone adheres strictly to theour new guidelines to ensure our continued success.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I made this a little less formal, to sound more natural. It is still businesslike. "

Our company achieved significant growth in FY 2023, and we appreciate everyone's hard work. Now we must focus on enhancing our market position. All departments should aim to increase productivity by 15% next quarter. Please adhere to our new guidelines to ensure our continued success.

In the fiscal year 2023, our company has achieved significant growth, and it is imperative to acknowledge the hard work of all employees. We must now focus on enhancing our market position, and I strongly urge all departments to increase productivity by 15% in the next quarter. It is of utmost importance that everyone adheres strictly to the new guidelines to ensure our continued success.