Common English Mistakes in Legislative Reports by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Ina recent legislative session,discussed the importance of renewable energy policies for Taiwanwas discussed. It is crucial to implement measures that support sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. Also, it is recommended thatthe government allocate more resources to research and development in green technologies.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is well-written. However, remember to use subjects in your sentences. For example, "Also recommended" should be "Also, it is recommended" and "Is crucial" should be "It is crucial"."

In a recent legislative session, the importance of renewable energy policies for Taiwan was discussed. It is crucial to implement measures that support sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. Also, it is recommended that the government allocate more resources to research and development in green technologies.

In recent legislative session, discussed the importance of renewable energy policies for Taiwan. Is crucial to implement measures that support sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. Also recommended that government allocate more resources to research and development in green technologies.

Mistake Example #2

Using overly formal or direct language

The legislative report hereby presents the findings of the committee on the recent environmental policy implementation. It is imperative to state that tThe government mshoustld take immediate action to rectify the deficiencies identified in the policy execution. The committee strongly advises thatall departments involved musto comply with the recommendations without delay to ensure the success of the environmental objectives.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just softened the tone a little bit."

The legislative report hereby presents the findings of the committee on the recent environmental policy implementation. The government should take immediate action to rectify the deficiencies identified in the policy execution. The committee strongly advises all departments involved to comply with the recommendations without delay to ensure the success of the environmental objectives.

The legislative report hereby presents the findings of the committee on the recent environmental policy implementation. It is imperative to state that the government must take immediate action to rectify the deficiencies identified in the policy execution. The committee strongly advises that all departments involved must comply with the recommendations without delay to ensure the success of the environmental objectives.

Mistake Example #3

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

Ina recent legislative session, there was much discussion about the new policy on environmental protection. There isare manylot of feedback from the public, and it is important to consider each opinion carefully. The committee has received several suggestions on how to improve the current regulations, and these inputs will be reviewed in the upcoming meeting.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is fairly well-written. However, be mindful of errors such as the following: "In recent legislative session" should be "In a recent legislative session" and "There are many feedback" should be "There is a lot of feedback". "

In a recent legislative session, there was much discussion about the new policy on environmental protection. There is a lot of feedback from the public, and it is important to consider each opinion carefully. The committee has received several suggestions on how to improve the current regulations, and these inputs will be reviewed in the upcoming meeting.

In recent legislative session, there was much discussion about the new policy on environmental protection. There are many feedback from the public, and it is important to consider each opinion carefully. The committee has received several suggestion on how to improve the current regulations, and these input will be reviewed in the upcoming meeting.