Common English Mistakes in Proposals by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

AHere is a proposal for the new marketing strategyis being submitted, for your consideration. It isWe believed that the implementation of social media campaigns will significantlyincrease brand awareness. Also, we suggest reviewingnificantly. The budget allocationis being suggested to be reviewed to ensure optimal resource utilization.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to reduce the use of passive voice."

Here is a proposal for the new marketing strategy, for your consideration. We believe the implementation of social media campaigns will significantly increase brand awareness. Also, we suggest reviewing the budget allocation to ensure optimal resource utilization.

A proposal for the new marketing strategy is being submitted for your consideration. It is believed that the implementation of social media campaigns will increase brand awareness significantly. The budget allocation is being suggested to be reviewed to ensure optimal resource utilization.

Mistake Example #2

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

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to propose collaboration between our companies. We have anopportunity to expand ourmarket reach inthe Middle East region. Our team has developeda strategy that will benefit both parties. I believea partnership will bring significant growth and success. Please let me know if you are interested in discussing thisproposal further.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Your ideas were clear :) I just made a few small changes to eliminate minor grammar mistakes. "

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to propose collaboration between our companies. We have an opportunity to expand our market reach in the Middle East region. Our team has developed a strategy that will benefit both parties. I believe a partnership will bring significant growth and success. Please let me know if you are interested in discussing this proposal further.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to propose collaboration between our companies. We have opportunity to expand market reach in Middle East region. Our team has developed strategy that will benefit both parties. I believe partnership will bring significant growth and success. Please let me know if you are interested in discussing proposal further.