Common English Mistakes in Meeting Minutess by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

Using overly formal or direct language

Meeting commbeganced at 10:00 AM sharp with all members present. The agenda was discussed in a veryefficiently. mPleasenner, and iotis imperative that all team members mustadhere to theall deadlines wand avoithoutd any delays. The project manager expreissed dissatisfactioned with the current progress,. Makindg improvements is strongly advisedthat improvements are made immediately.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Meeting began at 10:00 AM sharp with all members present. The agenda was discussed efficiently. Please note that all team members must adhere to all deadlines and avoid any delays. The project manager is dissatisfied with the current progress. Making improvements is strongly advised.

Meeting commenced at 10:00 AM sharp with all members present. The agenda was discussed in a very efficient manner, and it is imperative that all team members adhere to the deadlines without any delay. The project manager expressed dissatisfaction with the current progress, and it is strongly advised that improvements are made immediately.

Mistake Example #3

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

Meeting Minutes: On October 5th, 2023, the team gather to discuss the new marketing strategy. There was many ideas shared, and much feedback was given by the members. The manager emphasize the importance of collaboration and encourage everyone to contribute their thoughts.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It needs a lot of work, though."

Meeting Minutes: On October 5th, 2023, the team gather to discuss the new marketing strategy. There was many ideas shared, and much feedback was given by the members. The manager emphasize the importance of collaboration and encourage everyone to contribute their thoughts.

Meeting Minutes: On October 5th, 2023, the team gather to discuss the new marketing strategy. There was many ideas shared, and much feedback was given by the members. The manager emphasize the importance of collaboration and encourage everyone to contribute their thoughts.