Common English Mistakes in Youtube Scripts by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to share with you my experience of visiting thebeautiful city of Lviv. I bought asouvenir fromthe local market and triedthe delicious Ukrainian food. If you ever visit Ukraine, make sure to explore this amazing place and enjoy its rich culture.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to share with you my experience of visiting the beautiful city of Lviv. I bought a souvenir from the local market and tried the delicious Ukrainian food. If you ever visit Ukraine, make sure to explore this amazing place and enjoy its rich culture.

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to share with you my experience of visiting beautiful city of Lviv. I bought souvenir from local market and tried delicious Ukrainian food. If you ever visit Ukraine, make sure to explore this amazing place and enjoy its rich culture.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we will talk about what to do if it willrains during your vacation. Many people worry about bad weather ruining their plans, but don't worry, I have some great tips for you. If it willrains, you can explore indoor attractions or enjoy a cozy day at a local café. Remember, if you willprepare well, you can still have an amazing time, no matter the weather!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for correct word usage in conditionals."

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we will talk about what to do if it rains during your vacation. Many people worry about bad weather ruining their plans, but don't worry, I have some great tips for you. If it rains, you can explore indoor attractions or enjoy a cozy day at a local café. Remember, if you prepare well, you can still have an amazing time, no matter the weather!

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we will talk about what to do if it will rain during your vacation. Many people worry about bad weather ruining their plans, but don't worry, I have some great tips for you. If it will rain, you can explore indoor attractions or enjoy a cozy day at a local café. Remember, if you will prepare well, you can still have an amazing time no matter the weather!

Mistake Example #3

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

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we willexplore the beautiful city of Kyiv. AI alwaysI start my day with a cup of coffee from my favorite café. Then, I goto the parkI go for a morning walk, enjoying the fresh air and the sounds of the city waking up.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just made some adjustments to the word order."

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we will explore the beautiful city of Kyiv. I always start my day with a cup of coffee from my favorite café. Then, I go to the park for a morning walk, enjoying the fresh air and the sounds of the city waking up.

Hello everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today, we explore the beautiful city of Kyiv. Always I start my day with a cup of coffee from my favorite café. Then, to the park I go for a morning walk, enjoying the fresh air and the sounds of the city waking up.