Common English Mistakes in Interview Transcripts by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Using overly formal or direct language

**Document Type**: Interview Transcript **Writing Category**: Journalism & Media **Error Type**: Using overly formal or direct language **Country**: Taiwan **Language**: Mandarin Chinese Interviewer: Please describe your career path and how you achieved your current position. Interviewee: Certainly, I have worked diligently for many years, and I have acquired numerous skills that are essential for my role. I believe my dedication and hard work are the primary reasons for my success, and I am confident that I will continue to excel in my field.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"There aren't any mistakes or problems with this text."

**Document Type**: Interview Transcript **Writing Category**: Journalism & Media **Error Type**: Using overly formal or direct language **Country**: Taiwan **Language**: Mandarin Chinese Interviewer: Please describe your career path and how you achieved your current position. Interviewee: Certainly, I have worked diligently for many years, and I have acquired numerous skills that are essential for my role. I believe my dedication and hard work are the primary reasons for my success, and I am confident that I will continue to excel in my field.

**Document Type**: Interview Transcript **Writing Category**: Journalism & Media **Error Type**: Using overly formal or direct language **Country**: Taiwan **Language**: Mandarin Chinese Interviewer: Please describe your career path and how you achieved your current position. Interviewee: Certainly, I have worked diligently for many years, and I have acquired numerous skills that are essential for my role. I believe my dedication and hard work are the primary reasons for my success, and I am confident that I will continue to excel in my field.

Mistake Example #2

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

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience in journalism? Interviewee: Yes, Istarted working in media five years ago. It is very exciting to cover different stories and meet new people. EI enjoy writing about culture and technology, and Ithinkit is important to share these topics with an audience.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to give the sentences subjects :) Nice work! "

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience in journalism? Interviewee: Yes, I started working in media five years ago. It is very exciting to cover different stories and meet new people. I enjoy writing about culture and technology, and I think it is important to share these topics with an audience.

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience in journalism? Interviewee: Yes, started working in media five years ago. Is very exciting to cover different stories and meet new people. Enjoy writing about culture and technology, think is important to share these topics with audience.

Mistake Example #3

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

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience working in the tech industry in Taiwan? Interviewee: Yes, of course. In my previous job, therwe farced muchany challengewe faces every day. The team I worked with haved many talented engineers, and we always tryied to solve problems together.

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

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed. "

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience working in the tech industry in Taiwan? Interviewee: Yes, of course. In my previous job, we faced many challenges every day. The team I worked with had many talented engineers, and we always tried to solve problems together.

**Interview Transcript:** Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience working in the tech industry in Taiwan? Interviewee: Yes, of course. In my previous job, there are much challenge we face every day. The team I work with have many talented engineer, and we always try to solve problem together.