Common English Mistakes in Educational Handouts by Ukrainian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Ukrainian speakers from Ukraine when writing a Educational Handout 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')

Ifit will rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor class and move it to the gym. Please check your emails in the morning for updates. If it will bes sunny, we will proceed with the original plan and meet at the park.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made a few changes to the verbs in the sentences that start with "If"."

If rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor class and move it to the gym. Please check your emails in the morning for updates. If it is sunny, we will proceed with the original plan and meet at the park.

If it will rain tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor class and move it to the gym. Please check your emails in the morning for updates. If it will be sunny, we will proceed with the original plan and meet at the park.

Mistake Example #2

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

Welcome to our English class! Today, we will discuss how to improve writing skills. AWe alwayswe start with simple sentences and thenwe practice more complex structures. Remember, it is importantit is to read a lot and write every day.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct word order."

Welcome to our English class! Today, we will discuss how to improve writing skills. We always start with simple sentences and then practice more complex structures. Remember, it is important to read a lot and write every day.

Welcome to our English class! Today, we will discuss how to improve writing skills. Always we start with simple sentences and then we practice more complex structures. Remember, important it is to read a lot and write every day.

Mistake Example #3

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

Welcome tothe English Language Workshop! Today, we focus on improving yourwriting skills. First, we willdiscussthe importance of using articles in sentences. Articles help clarify meaning and make sentences more precise. For example, saying "I bought car" can be confusing, whilebut "I bought a car" is clear. Practice using articles in your writing to enhance clarity and understanding.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing articles ("the," "an," etc.)."

Welcome to the English Language Workshop! Today, we focus on improving your writing skills. First, we will discuss the importance of using articles in sentences. Articles help clarify meaning and make sentences more precise. For example, saying "I bought car" can be confusing, but "I bought a car" is clear. Practice using articles in your writing to enhance clarity and understanding.

Welcome to English Language Workshop! Today, we focus on improving writing skills. First, we discuss importance of using articles in sentences. Articles help clarify meaning and make sentences more precise. For example, saying "I bought car" can be confusing, while "I bought a car" is clear. Practice using articles in your writing to enhance clarity and understanding.