Common English Mistakes in Annual Reports by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a Annual Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to remove passive voice."

In the year 2022, the company recorded significant achievements. It launched the new product line successfully, and observed a 20% increase in sales. The customer satisfaction rate improved, and the company received several awards for excellence in service. The company met its strategic goals and achieved a strong financial performance, which the stakeholders appreciated.

In the year 2022, significant achievements were recorded by the company. The new product line was launched successfully, and a 20% increase in sales was observed. The customer satisfaction rate was improved, and several awards were received by the company for excellence in service. The strategic goals were met, and a strong financial performance was achieved, which was appreciated by the stakeholders.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

In 2022,the company achieved significant growth in market share, expanding operations across theregion. We have launcheda new product line that has been well received by customers. Our team has worked diligently to ensure that thecompany maintains high standards of quality and service. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about thefuture and committed to delivering value to our stakeholders.

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

"I added articles to some of the nouns as needed. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In 2022, the company achieved significant growth in market share, expanding operations across the region. We have launched a new product line that has been well received by customers. Our team has worked diligently to ensure that the company maintains high standards of quality and service. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future and committed to delivering value to our stakeholders.

In 2022, company achieved significant growth in market share, expanding operations across region. We have launched new product line that has been well received by customers. Our team has worked diligently to ensure that company maintains high standards of quality and service. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about future and committed to delivering value to our stakeholders.