Common English Mistakes in Motivational Speeches by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Dear friends, I want to tell you that if youwill believe in yourself, you will achieve great things. Even if the path will bes difficult, remember that every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. If youwill face challenges, do not be discouraged, because overcoming them will make you stronger.

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

"I removed the word "will" according to the correct use of the conditional mood."

Dear friends, I want to tell you that if you believe in yourself, you will achieve great things. Even if the path is difficult, remember that every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. If you face challenges, do not be discouraged, because overcoming them will make you stronger.

Dear friends, I want to tell you that if you will believe in yourself, you will achieve great things. Even if the path will be difficult, remember that every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. If you will face challenges, do not be discouraged, because overcoming them will make you stronger.

Mistake Example #2

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

Dear fFriends,tToday I want to remind you that no matter how difficult life becomes, youalwaysyou have the strength to overcome challenges. Remember, neveryou shouldnever doubt your abilities, because within you lies the power to achieve greatness. Together, we can build a future where dreams are not just dreams, but areality we create with our determination and hard work.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good advice! I adjusted the word order and made a few other small changes."

Dear Friends, Today I want to remind you that no matter how difficult life becomes, you always have the strength to overcome challenges. Remember, you should never doubt your abilities, because within you lies the power to achieve greatness. Together, we can build a future where dreams are not just dreams, but a reality we create with our determination and hard work.

Dear friends, today I want to remind you that no matter how difficult life becomes, always you have the strength to overcome challenges. Remember, never you should doubt your abilities, because within you lies the power to achieve greatness. Together, we can build a future where dreams are not just dreams, but reality we create with our determination and hard work.

Mistake Example #3

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

Dear friends,tToday I want to share with youthe power of believing in yourself. When you face achallenge, remember that you have the strength inside to overcome it. Life isa journey, and every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. Dono't wait forthe perfect moment,—takea chance and create your own opportunities.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Dear friends, Today I want to share with you the power of believing in yourself. When you face a challenge, remember that you have the strength inside to overcome it. Life is a journey, and every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. Don't wait for the perfect moment—take a chance and create your own opportunities.

Dear friends, today I want to share with you power of believing in yourself. When you face challenge, remember that you have strength inside to overcome it. Life is journey, and every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. Do not wait for perfect moment, take chance and create your own opportunities.