Common English Mistakes in Letters Of Intent by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

Using overly formal or direct language

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my ukeen intmoerest desire ton joining your esteemed company. It is my sincere wish to contribute my skills and knowledge to your organization, and I am confident that my capabilities will bring great benefit to your team. Please kindly consider my applicationwith highest priority.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I edited it to tone down on the formal language as it was a bit too much."

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my keen interest in joining your esteemed company. I wish to contribute my skills and knowledge to your organization, and I am confident that my capabilities will bring great benefit to your team. Please kindly consider my application.

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my utmost desire to join your esteemed company. It is my sincere wish to contribute my skills and knowledge to your organization, and I am confident that my capabilities will bring great benefit to your team. Please kindly consider my application with highest priority.

Mistake Example #3

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

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master of Business Administration program at your esteemed university. There isare many reasons why I believe this program isa perfect fit for my career goals. I have gained much experience in business management, and I am eager to contribute my skills and learn from adiverse faculty and students. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct misuse of singular/plural nouns."

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master of Business Administration program at your esteemed university. There are many reasons why I believe this program is a perfect fit for my career goals. I have gained much experience in business management, and I am eager to contribute my skills and learn from a diverse faculty and students. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master of Business Administration program at your esteemed university. There is many reasons why I believe this program is perfect fit for my career goals. I have gained much experience in business management, and I am eager to contribute my skills and learn from diverse faculty and students. Thank you for considering my application.