Common English Mistakes in Email Practices by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Subject: Inquiry About English Course Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I am interested in your English course and have some questions. There is somanye information on your website, but I am not sure about the schedule. Are there any classes available in the evening? Also, I heard there are muchany students in each class,. iIs ithat true? Thank you for your help, and I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Wei Lin

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

"Your ideas were clearly expressed. I just adjusted a few words to agree with the singular and plural nouns in some of the sentences."

Subject: Inquiry About English Course Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I am interested in your English course and have some questions. There is some information on your website, but I am not sure about the schedule. Are there any classes available in the evening? Also, I heard there are many students in each class. Is that true? Thank you for your help, and I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Wei Lin

Subject: Inquiry About English Course Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I am interested in your English course and have some questions. There is many information on your website, but I am not sure about the schedule. Are there any class available in the evening? Also, I heard there are much student in each class, is it true? Thank you for your help, and I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Wei Lin

Mistake Example #2

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

Dear Professor,I hope you are well. WI want to ask about the assignment that isdue next week. It is difficult to understand some parts, and Ineed more clarification. AI would appreciate it if you canould provide additional resources or examples. Thank you for your help.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I made some changes to the text, including adding a subject to some of the sentences."

Dear Professor, I hope you are well. I want to ask about the assignment that is due next week. It is difficult to understand some parts, and I need more clarification. I would appreciate it if you could provide additional resources or examples. Thank you for your help.

Dear Professor, hope you are well. Want to ask about the assignment due next week. Is difficult to understand some parts, and need more clarification. Appreciate if you can provide additional resources or examples. Thank you for your help.

Mistake Example #3

Using overly formal or direct language

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to adjust overly formal language."

Dear Mr. Smith, Hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that the report you asked for is all done. Please take a look whenever you have a chance. If you spot anything that needs fixing, just let me know. Thanks!

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I have completed the report you requested. Please kindly review it at your earliest convenience. If there are any issues, do not hesitate to inform me immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter.