Common English Mistakes in Grant Applications by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

We are applying for agrant to support thedevelopment ofa sustainable energy project inthe UAE. Our team has expertise in renewable technologies and we aim to implementa solution that will reduce carbon emissions significantly. We believe that with thesupport fromthe government, we can make apositive impact on theenvironment and theeconomy.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Hello, there! It was missing a few articles, so I added them."

We are applying for a grant to support the development of a sustainable energy project in the UAE. Our team has expertise in renewable technologies and we aim to implement a solution that will reduce carbon emissions significantly. We believe that with the support from the government, we can make a positive impact on the environment and the economy.

We are applying for grant to support development of sustainable energy project in UAE. Our team has expertise in renewable technologies and we aim to implement solution that will reduce carbon emissions significantly. We believe that with support from government, we can make positive impact on environment and economy.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

We are submitting the project proposal to request funding for the development of a sustainable energy initiative in the United Arab Emirates. Installing solar panels will significantly reduce carbon emissions. This project promises to deliver benefits across the region, and we seek the government's support to ensure its success.

The project proposal is submitted to request funding for the development of a sustainable energy initiative in the United Arab Emirates. It is believed that the implementation of solar panels will significantly reduce carbon emissions. The benefits of this project are expected to be felt across the region, and the support of the government is sought to ensure its success.