Common English Mistakes in Letters Of Intent by Ukrainian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Ukrainian speakers from Ukraine when writing a Letter of Intent in English.

Mistake Example #1

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in joining Mthe master’s program in Bbusiness Aadministration at your esteemed university. I have completed Ba bachelor’s degree in Eeconomics from Kyiv National University and have gained valuable experience working in thefinance sector. I am eager to enhance my skills and contribute tothe academic community at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

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Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to ensure your letter is perfect. "

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in joining the master’s program in business administration at your esteemed university. I have completed a bachelor’s degree in economics from Kyiv National University and have gained valuable experience working in the finance sector. I am eager to enhance my skills and contribute to the academic community at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in joining Master’s program in Business Administration at your esteemed university. I have completed Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kyiv National University and have gained valuable experience working in finance sector. I am eager to enhance my skills and contribute to academic community at your institution. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

Dear Admissions Committee,I am writing to express my interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. AlwaysI havealways been passionate about environmental science, and your program offers the perfect opportunityfor me to advance my knowledge. In Ukraine, I completed my undergraduate studies with honors, and now I wish to further my education wat XX Universithyou.

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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I fixed an issue with the word order and polished up the text."

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. I have always been passionate about environmental science, and your program offers the perfect opportunity for me to advance my knowledge. In Ukraine, I completed my undergraduate studies with honors, and now I wish to further my education at XX University.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. Always I have been passionate about environmental science, and your program offers the perfect opportunity to advance my knowledge. In Ukraine, I completed my undergraduate studies with honors, and now I wish to further my education with you.

Mistake Example #3

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

Dear Admissions Committee,I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. If it will bes possible, I will start my studies in the upcoming fall semester. I am confident that if I will beam accepted, I will contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just made a couple of adjustments to the verb tense."

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. If it is possible, I will start my studies in the upcoming fall semester. I am confident that if I am accepted, I will contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Master's program at your esteemed university. If it will be possible, I will start my studies in the upcoming fall semester. I am confident that if I will be accepted, I will contribute positively to the academic community. Thank you for considering my application.