Common English Mistakes in Meeting Minutess by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

MA meeting was heldat 10 AM on October 15th, 2023,at 10 AM in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the team presented thenew marketing strategy. was presented by tTheteam. It wasy decided thatthe next steps will be taken by the marketing departmentwill take the next steps, and the budget approval was awaited. The meetingwas concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make the writing more consistent and active."

A meeting was held at 10 AM on October 15th, 2023, in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the team presented the new marketing strategy. They decided that the marketing department will take the next steps, and the budget approval was awaited. The meeting concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.

Meeting was held on October 15th, 2023, at 10 AM in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the new marketing strategy was presented by the team. It was decided that the next steps will be taken by the marketing department, and the budget approval was awaited. The meeting was concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.

Mistake Example #2

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

Meeting Minutes: On 15thOctober15,the team gathered in theconference room ftor discussion onthe new marketing strategy. Ahmed presented theproposal forthe campaign, highlighting theneed foran increased budget. The team agreed to reviewthe plan and provide feedback by theend of theweek. NThe next meetingis scheduled for 22ndOctober22 to finalize details and assign tasks.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Looks good overall. Don't forget to use articles!"

Meeting Minutes: On October 15, the team gathered in the conference room to discuss the new marketing strategy. Ahmed presented the proposal for the campaign, highlighting the need for an increased budget. The team agreed to review the plan and provide feedback by the end of the week. The next meeting is scheduled for October 22 to finalize details and assign tasks.

Meeting Minutes: On 15th October, team gathered in conference room for discussion on new marketing strategy. Ahmed presented proposal for campaign, highlighting need for increased budget. Team agreed to review plan and provide feedback by end of week. Next meeting scheduled for 22nd October to finalize details and assign tasks.