Common English Mistakes in Tweets by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Using overly formal or direct language

I amvery grateful for your invitation to the event. It iswould mybe honored to attend and I will arrive precisely at 7 PM. Please ensure that the location is listedclearly, indibecatused, as I do not wishant to be late.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just changed the tone a little so it's less formal."

I am grateful for your invitation to the event. I would be honored to attend and I will arrive precisely at 7 PM. Please ensure that the location is listed clearly, because I do not want to be late.

I am very grateful for your invitation to the event. It is my honor to attend and I will arrive precisely at 7 PM. Please ensure that the location is clearly indicated, as I do not wish to be late.

Mistake Example #2

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

EI'm excited about the weekend trip! It is going to be so much fun with myfriends. HI hope the weather stays nice,. I want to take manylot of photos. CI can't wait to share the moments with everyone here!

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Don't forget to use subjects in your sentences. "

I'm excited about the weekend trip! It is going to be so much fun with my friends. I hope the weather stays nice. I want to take a lot of photos. I can't wait to share the moments with everyone here!

Excited about the weekend trip! Is going to be so much fun with friends. Hope weather stays nice, want to take many photos. Can't wait to share moments with everyone here!

Mistake Example #3

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

Just visited the night market in Taipei, and there areis so manyuch delicious food! I can't believe how muchany people are enjoying the street performances. Taiwan is really a place with muchany interesting things to see and do!

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"There are differences between "many" and "much." I have made the necessary corrections. : )"

Just visited the night market in Taipei, and there is so much delicious food! I can't believe how many people are enjoying the street performances. Taiwan is really a place with many interesting things to see and do!

Just visited the night market in Taipei, and there are so many delicious food! I can't believe how much people are enjoying the street performances. Taiwan is really a place with much interesting things to see and do!