Common English Mistakes in Meeting Minutess by Ukrainian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Ukrainian speakers from Ukraine when writing a Meeting Minutes in English.

Mistake Example #1

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

Meeting Minutes: On October 10th, the team gathered to discuss the upcoming product launch. If it will bes successful, we will expand our marketing efforts to new regions. Additionally, if the budget willallows, we will hire more staff to support the increased demand. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5th, where we will review the progress and make necessary adjustments.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It just had a few issues with the verb tense. Otherwise, it sounds great!"

Meeting Minutes: On October 10th, the team gathered to discuss the upcoming product launch. If it is successful, we will expand our marketing efforts to new regions. Additionally, if the budget allows, we will hire more staff to support the increased demand. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5th, where we will review the progress and make necessary adjustments.

Meeting Minutes: On October 10th, the team gathered to discuss the upcoming product launch. If it will be successful, we will expand our marketing efforts to new regions. Additionally, if the budget will allow, we will hire more staff to support the increased demand. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5th, where we will review the progress and make necessary adjustments.

Mistake Example #2

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

Meeting Minutes: On 15thOctober15th,our teamwe discussed the progress of the current project. AWe agreedwe to complete the first phase by theend of the month. AWe also, decidedwe to hold weekly check-ins every Monday to ensure we are on track.

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

"I fixed some errors in the word order and added an article or two to make the sentences grammatically correct. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Meeting Minutes: On October 15th, our team discussed the progress of the current project. We agreed to complete the first phase by the end of the month. We also decided to hold weekly check-ins every Monday to ensure we are on track.

Meeting Minutes: On 15th October, team we discussed the progress of the current project. Agreed we to complete the first phase by end of the month. Also, decided we to hold weekly check-ins every Monday to ensure we are on track.

Mistake Example #3

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

MThe meeting was held on October 5th at 10 AM in theconference room. PThe participants includedthe CEO, project manager, and team leads. AThe agenda focused onthe progress of current projects and theallocation of resources. TheCEO emphasizedthe importance of meeting deadlines and improving communication within the team. NThe next meetingis scheduled for November 2nd at thesame location.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just added some articles, plus a verb in the last sentence. Nice work overall!"

The meeting was held on October 5th at 10 AM in the conference room. The participants included the CEO, project manager, and team leads. The agenda focused on the progress of current projects and the allocation of resources. The CEO emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines and improving communication within the team. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2nd at the same location.

Meeting was held on October 5th at 10 AM in conference room. Participants included CEO, project manager, and team leads. Agenda focused on progress of current projects and allocation of resources. CEO emphasized importance of meeting deadlines and improving communication within team. Next meeting scheduled for November 2nd at same location.