Common English Mistakes in Agreements by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

This Agreement made between parties, Company A and Company B, outlines terms for collaboration. AlwaysCompany A willalways provide resources necessary for project completion, and Company B will ensure timely delivery of services. Parties agree to meet monthly for progress review, and also agree that any changes tothis agreement must be in writing.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for word order, as well as a couple of other changes."

This Agreement made between parties, Company A and Company B, outlines terms for collaboration. Company A will always provide resources necessary for project completion, and Company B will ensure timely delivery of services. Parties agree to meet monthly for progress review, and also agree that any changes to this agreement must be in writing.

This Agreement made between parties, Company A and Company B, outlines terms for collaboration. Always Company A will provide resources necessary for project completion, and Company B will ensure timely delivery of services. Parties agree to meet monthly for progress review, and any changes to agreement must be in writing.

Mistake Example #2

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

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. If it will bes necessary to amend any terms, both parties will agree in writing. If thereit will bes any dispute, the parties will seek to resolve it through mediation before pursuing legal action.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper use of language in conditionals."

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. If it is necessary to amend any terms, both parties will agree in writing. If there is any dispute, the parties will seek to resolve it through mediation before pursuing legal action.

This Agreement is made between the parties on this day. If it will be necessary to amend any terms, both parties will agree in writing. If it will be any dispute, the parties will seek to resolve it through mediation before pursuing legal action.

Mistake Example #3

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

This Agreement is made between theCompany and theClient onthe 15th day of October, 2023. PThe parties agree tothe terms outlined inthe document, includingthe provision of services by theCompany tothe Client. Payment shall be made upon completion of work, as specified in sSection 3 of theAgreement.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very professional; it just needed a few tweaks to make things consistent. Good job! "

This Agreement is made between the Company and the Client on the 15th day of October 2023. The parties agree to the terms outlined in the document, including the provision of services by the Company to the Client. Payment shall be made upon completion of work, as specified in Section 3 of the Agreement.

This Agreement is made between Company and Client on 15th day of October, 2023. Parties agree to terms outlined in document, including provision of services by Company to Client. Payment shall be made upon completion of work, as specified in section 3 of Agreement.