Common English Mistakes in Engineering Specifications by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The device must be installed in accordance withthe engineering specification provided. Ensure that thecomponent is aligned with theaxis to prevent amalfunction. OThe operator should verify thatthe system is calibrated before initiating theprocess to maintain efficiency.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Well done! I just needed to add some missing articles."

The device must be installed in accordance with the engineering specification provided. Ensure that the component is aligned with the axis to prevent a malfunction. The operator should verify that the system is calibrated before initiating the process to maintain efficiency.

The device must be installed in accordance with engineering specification provided. Ensure that component is aligned with axis to prevent malfunction. Operator should verify that system is calibrated before initiating process to maintain efficiency.

Mistake Example #2

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

The device specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic pump system. Ensure that the pressure sensor isalways is calibrated before operation. The control panel should be installed in the main control room, and regularlyit must be checkedregularly for software updates.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just moved a couple of words. Great job!"

The device specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic pump system. Ensure that the pressure sensor is always calibrated before operation. The control panel should be installed in the main control room, and it must be checked regularly for software updates.

The device specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic pump system. Ensure that the pressure sensor always is calibrated before operation. The control panel should be installed in the main control room, and regularly it must be checked for software updates.

Mistake Example #3

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

The hydraulic system design will be finalized by next week. If it willpasses all the safety tests, we will proceed with the production phase. It is crucial that all components will bare inspected thoroughly to ensure compliance with the engineering standards.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I've made corrections to address the incorrect use of conditionals: "If it will pass all the safety tests" should be "If it passes all the safety tests" and "It is crucial that all components will be inspected" should be "It is crucial that all components are inspected"."

The hydraulic system design will be finalized by next week. If it passes all the safety tests, we will proceed with the production phase. It is crucial that all components are inspected thoroughly to ensure compliance with the engineering standards.

The hydraulic system design will be finalized by next week. If it will pass all the safety tests, we will proceed with the production phase. It is crucial that all components will be inspected thoroughly to ensure compliance with the engineering standards.