Common English Mistakes in Slogans by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Discovera new world of flavors with our tea! It is refreshing, ishealthy, isand perfect for every moment. Choose our brand,; feel the difference.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed overall."

Discover a new world of flavors with our tea! It is refreshing, healthy, and perfect for every moment. Choose our brand; feel the difference.

Discover new world of flavors with our tea! Is refreshing, is healthy, is perfect for every moment. Choose our brand, feel the difference.

Mistake Example #2

Using overly formal or direct language

Experience thgreutmosat satisfaction with our product, which guarcantees to enhance your life in avery significant manner. Choose our brand for your needs, and you will not regret this decision, as it is tha wondemost optimarful choiceavailable.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were made to remove overly formal language. "

Experience great satisfaction with our product, which can enhance your life in a significant manner. Choose our brand for your needs, and you will not regret this decision, as it is a wonderful choice.

Experience the utmost satisfaction with our product, which guarantees to enhance your life in a very significant manner. Choose our brand for your needs, and you will not regret this decision as it is the most optimal choice available.

Mistake Example #3

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

"Experience the taste of Taiwan with our delicious bubble tea! There isare many flavors to choose from, and each sip brings you closer to the heart of Taipei. Join us today and discover why there are so muchany people loving our tea!"

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I made edits to correct the use of singular/plural nouns. For example, "There is many flavor" should be "There are many flavors" and "each sip bring you close" should be "each sip brings you close"."

"Experience the taste of Taiwan with our delicious bubble tea! There are many flavors to choose from, and each sip brings you closer to the heart of Taipei. Join us today and discover why there are so many people loving our tea!"

"Experience the taste of Taiwan with our delicious bubble tea! There is many flavor to choose from, and each sip bring you closer to the heart of Taipei. Join us today and discover why there are so much people loving our tea!"