Common English Mistakes in News Articles by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Taipei, October 15th – It is crucial for students to have access to quality education resources. In recent years, thegovernment has made efforts to improve the educational infrastructure across the country. However, remains a challenge toensureing equal opportunities for all studentsremains a challenge, especially in rural areas.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing sentence subjects."

Taipei, October 15th – It is crucial for students to have access to quality education resources. In recent years, the government has made efforts to improve the educational infrastructure across the country. However, ensuring equal opportunities for all students remains a challenge, especially in rural areas.

Taipei, October 15th – Is crucial for students to have access to quality education resources. In recent years, government has made efforts to improve educational infrastructure across the country. However, remains a challenge to ensure equal opportunities for all students, especially in rural areas.

Mistake Example #2

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

In Taipei today, there is much excitement as the annual Lantern Festival begins. There are many beautiful lanterns displayed in the park, and muchany people are expected to attend the event. The festival is a significant cultural celebration, and it attracts visitors from various parts of the world who come to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and delicious street foods.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper usage of singular vs. plural nouns."

In Taipei today, there is much excitement as the annual Lantern Festival begins. There are many beautiful lanterns displayed in the park, and many people are expected to attend the event. The festival is a significant cultural celebration, and it attracts visitors from various parts of the world who come to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and delicious street food.

In Taipei today, there is much excitement as the annual Lantern Festival begins. There are many beautiful lanterns displayed in the park, and much people are expected to attend the event. The festival is a significant cultural celebration, and it attracts visitors from various parts of the world who come to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and delicious street foods.

Mistake Example #3

Using overly formal or direct language

In the recent development, the government of Taiwan has announced the implementation of new policy to enhance the economic growth. The officials have stated that this measure will bring significant benefits to the citizens, and it is imperative that everyone complies with the regulations. The citizens are advised to follow the instructions strictly to ensure the success of this initiative.

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

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In the recent development, the government of Taiwan has announced the implementation of new policy to enhance the economic growth. The officials have stated that this measure will bring significant benefits to the citizens, and it is imperative that everyone complies with the regulations. The citizens are advised to follow the instructions strictly to ensure the success of this initiative.

In the recent development, the government of Taiwan has announced the implementation of new policy to enhance the economic growth. The officials have stated that this measure will bring significant benefits to the citizens, and it is imperative that everyone complies with the regulations. The citizens are advised to follow the instructions strictly to ensure the success of this initiative.