Common English Mistakes in Public Notices by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Attention Residents: IWe are informing we areyou that the water supply will be interrupted on Friday, 15th October, from 8 AM to 4 PM due to maintenance work. Please ensure you have stored enough water for your needs during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The first sentence had some problems with the word order, but everything else looks good! :)"

Attention Residents: We are informing you that the water supply will be interrupted on Friday, 15th October, from 8 AM to 4 PM due to maintenance work. Please ensure you have stored enough water for your needs during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Attention Residents: Informing we are that the water supply will be interrupted on Friday, 15th October, from 8 AM to 4 PM due to maintenance work. Please ensure you have stored enough water for your needs during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Mistake Example #2

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

Attention Residents:The City Council will hold ameeting on Thursday at thecommunity center. PThe purpose ofthe meeting is to discuss new park developments and gather feedback fromthe public. All residents are encouraged to attend and share opinions. MThe meeting will start at 6 PM, and refreshments will be provided.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to fix grammar errors. Great work! "

Attention Residents: The City Council will hold a meeting on Thursday at the community center. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss new park developments and gather feedback from the public. All residents are encouraged to attend and share opinions. The meeting will start at 6 PM, and refreshments will be provided.

Attention Residents: City Council will hold meeting on Thursday at community center. Purpose of meeting is to discuss new park development and gather feedback from public. All residents are encouraged to attend and share opinion. Meeting will start at 6 PM and refreshments will be provided.

Mistake Example #3

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

Attention Residents: Due to the forecast, if it willrains tomorrow, the community event will be postponed to next week. We kindly ask all participants to check the official website for updates. If it will benecessary, additional information will be provided through email notifications. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

"I removed the conditional "will" from some of the phrases. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Attention Residents: Due to the forecast, if it rains tomorrow, the community event will be postponed to next week. We kindly ask all participants to check the official website for updates. If necessary, additional information will be provided through email notifications. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Attention Residents: Due to the forecast, if it will rain tomorrow, the community event will be postponed to next week. We kindly ask all participants to check the official website for updates. If it will be necessary, additional information will be provided through email notifications. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.