Common English Mistakes in Email Practices by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, It isam hopeding that the meeting can be scheduled for next week. TWe discussed the project details were discussed,andit was agreed that further clarification is needed. Your feedback is appreciated, and itwe isare requesteding that you suggest a suitable timeis suggested by you. Best regards, Fatima

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the passive voice phrases to the active voice to improve readability. Good work!"

Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, I am hoping that the meeting can be scheduled for next week. We discussed the project details and agreed that further clarification is needed. Your feedback is appreciated, and we are requesting that you suggest a suitable time. Best regards, Fatima

Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, It is hoped that the meeting can be scheduled for next week. The project details were discussed, and it was agreed that further clarification is needed. Your feedback is appreciated, and it is requested that a suitable time is suggested by you. Best regards, Fatima

Mistake Example #2

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

Subject: Request for Information Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to ask about thedetails ofthe conference happening next month. I have aninterest in attendingthe event and would like to know if there isa registration fee. Also, could you please send me aschedule of sessions? I appreciate your assistance and look forward to your response. Best regards, Fatima

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct or add missing articles."

Subject: Request for Information Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to ask about the details of the conference happening next month. I have an interest in attending the event and would like to know if there is a registration fee. Also, could you please send me a schedule of sessions? I appreciate your assistance and look forward to your response. Best regards, Fatima

Subject: Request for Information Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to ask about details of conference happening next month. I have interest in attending event and would like to know if there is registration fee. Also, could you please send me schedule of sessions? I appreciate your assistance and look forward to your response. Best regards, Fatima