Common English Mistakes in Feature Stories by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Inthe bustling city of Dubai, there is afestival that capturesthe heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival isan event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through thevibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly anexperience that showcasesthe rich culture and modern spirit of theUnited Arab Emirates.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed correcting to add missing articles."

In the bustling city of Dubai, there is a festival that captures the heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival is an event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through the vibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly an experience that showcases the rich culture and modern spirit of the United Arab Emirates.

In bustling city of Dubai, there is festival that captures heart of everyone who visits. The Dubai Shopping Festival is event like no other, where you can find everything from luxury brands to local crafts. As you walk through vibrant streets, you can hear music and see performances that bring joy to people of all ages. It is truly experience that showcases rich culture and modern spirit of United Arab Emirates.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

In the bustling city of Dubai, a new art exhibition wasopened last week, andit was attended by many art enthusiastsattended. The event was organized by the renowned artist,organized the event and receit wasved praised for itshe innovative approach to modern art. Theartworks werey displayed the artworksina ways thatwas meant to challengethed viewers' perceptions, and many belit was said thateve the exhibition will bleave a lasting maremembered for its impactk on the local art scene.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

In the bustling city of Dubai, a new art exhibition opened last week and many art enthusiasts attended. The renowned artist organized the event and received praise for the innovative approach to modern art. They displayed the artworks in ways that challenged viewers' perceptions and many believe the exhibition will leave a lasting mark on the local art scene.

In the bustling city of Dubai, a new art exhibition was opened last week, and it was attended by many art enthusiasts. The event was organized by the renowned artist, and it was praised for its innovative approach to modern art. The artworks were displayed in a way that was meant to challenge the viewers' perceptions, and it was said that the exhibition will be remembered for its impact on the local art scene.