Common English Mistakes by Arabic Speakers

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

Category:Social Media & Online Writing
Writing for social media, blogs, and online platforms.
Common Users:Social Media Managers, Influencers, Content Creators.
Mistake Example #1

Social Media & Online Writing / Blog Post

Overuse of passive voice

In the vibrant city of Dubai, a new café wasopened last week, and it is being loved byeveryoneis loving it. TMany visitors appreciate the unique design and the delicious menuare being appreciated by many visitors. The café is located in a busy area, and it ishoped thatfully it will become a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the passive voice constructions to the active voice and made a few stylistic tweaks. Nice work!"

In the vibrant city of Dubai, a new café opened last week, and everyone is loving it. Many visitors appreciate the unique design and the delicious menu. The café is located in a busy area, and hopefully it will become a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

In the vibrant city of Dubai, a new café was opened last week, and it is being loved by everyone. The unique design and the delicious menu are being appreciated by many visitors. The café is located in a busy area, and it is hoped that it will become a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Mistake Example #2

Social Media & Online Writing / Instagram Caption

Overuse of passive voice

A beautiful sunset wasI captured at the beach today. TEveryone admired the colors of the skywere admired by everyone, andvisitors took many photos. wIernjoyed taken by the visitors. The peaceful sound of the waveswas enjoyed, and we all experienced a perfect end to the daywas experienced by all. #SunsetLovers #BeachVibes #UAE

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This caption was well-written – I just made a few minor changes to make it sound a bit more natural and active :)"

A beautiful sunset I captured at the beach today. Everyone admired the colors of the sky, and visitors took many photos. I enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves, and we all experienced a perfect end to the day. #SunsetLovers #BeachVibes #UAE

A beautiful sunset was captured at the beach today. The colors of the sky were admired by everyone, and many photos were taken by the visitors. The peaceful sound of the waves was enjoyed, and a perfect end to the day was experienced by all. #SunsetLovers #BeachVibes #UAE

Mistake Example #3

Social Media & Online Writing / LinkedIn Article

Overuse of passive voice

In today's fast-paced business world,many companies in the UAE are recognizing the importance of digital transformationis being recognized by many companies in the UAE. It is believed that by adopting new technologies, eEfficiency and productivity can be significantly improvedby adopting new technologies. However, ithe human element is often overlooked thats thbehumainelement isg crucial in this process,. and tTraining programs are being implemented to ensure employees are well-prepared for these changes.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the passive voice clauses to the active voice and made a few additional changes. Good work!"

In today's fast-paced business world, many companies in the UAE are recognizing the importance of digital transformation. Efficiency and productivity can be significantly improved by adopting new technologies. However, the human element is often overlooked as being crucial in this process. Training programs are being implemented to ensure employees are well-prepared for these changes.

In today's fast-paced business world, the importance of digital transformation is being recognized by many companies in the UAE. It is believed that by adopting new technologies, efficiency and productivity can be significantly improved. However, it is often overlooked that the human element is crucial in this process, and training programs are being implemented to ensure employees are well-prepared for these changes.

Mistake Example #4

Social Media & Online Writing / Reddit Post

Overuse of passive voice

I was thinking about how my friends and I spentthe weekendwas spent by me and my friends at the beach. ThWesun was enjoyed,the sun andtook many photoswere taken by us. It wasWe decided that more trips like this should be planned in the future.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Your ideas were clear :) I just made a few small changes to make the sentences more active. "

I was thinking about how my friends and I spent the weekend at the beach. We enjoyed the sun and took many photos. We decided that more trips like this should be planned in the future.

I was thinking about how the weekend was spent by me and my friends at the beach. The sun was enjoyed, and many photos were taken by us. It was decided that more trips like this should be planned in the future.

Mistake Example #5

Social Media & Online Writing / Social Media Post

Overuse of passive voice

TodI say,w a beautiful sunset was seenfrom my balcony,today andtook many pictureswere taken by me to share with friends. ThWediscussed weekend plans were discussed,andit was decided tho tatke a trip to the desertwill be made. Excitement is felt by everyone,is excited andwe are preparations are beingdone for the adventure.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some changes to reduce use of passive voice."

I saw a beautiful sunset from my balcony today and took many pictures to share with friends. We discussed weekend plans and decided to take a trip to the desert. Everyone is excited and we are preparing for the adventure.

Today, a beautiful sunset was seen from my balcony, and many pictures were taken by me to share with friends. The weekend plans were discussed, and it was decided that a trip to the desert will be made. Excitement is felt by everyone, and preparations are being done for the adventure.

Mistake Example #6

Social Media & Online Writing / TikTok Script

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

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you my new phone. I justgot it yesterday and it is amazing.! Inow havea phone withthe best camera, and I am so excited to take pictures. Also, I will show you how to makea delicious Emirati dish. It is called machboos, and it is very easy to cook. Stay tuned for more!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just needed to add some articles and polish it up a bit."

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you my new phone. I just got it yesterday and it is amazing! I now have a phone with the best camera, and I am so excited to take pictures. Also, I will show you how to make a delicious Emirati dish. It is called machboos, and it is very easy to cook. Stay tuned for more!

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you my new phone. I got it yesterday and it is amazing. I have phone with best camera, and I am so excited to take pictures. Also, I will show you how to make delicious Emirati dish. It is called machboos, and it is very easy to cook. Stay tuned for more!

Mistake Example #7

Social Media & Online Writing / Tweet

Overuse of passive voice

The new mallwas opened yesterday in Dubai, drawindg many peoplarge crowere invited to the grand opening. AThe latmosphere buzzed witofh excitement, was felt by everyone whod attended,es shanred macounytless photoswere shared on social media. ItOrganisers hoped that the mall willbecomes a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed corrections to remove instances of passive voice."

The new mall opened yesterday in Dubai, drawing a large crowd to the grand opening. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, and attendees shared countless photos on social media. Organisers hope the mall becomes a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

The new mall was opened yesterday in Dubai, and many people were invited to the grand opening. A lot of excitement was felt by everyone who attended, and many photos were shared on social media. It is hoped that the mall will become a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Mistake Example #8

Social Media & Online Writing / YouTube Script

Overuse of passive voice

Hello, everyone,—welcome to my channel! Today, we are going to discussan exciting topicwill be discussed by us: the best places to visit in the United Arab Emirates. The beautiful city of Dubai is known for its stunning architecture and vibrant nightlife, and itwe willbe exploredit in detail. Also,we'll highlight the rich culture and history of Abu Dhabiwill be highlighted, andshare many interesting factswill be shared by us. So, stay tuned and make sure to subscribe for more amazing content!

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to reduce the use of passive voice, among other fixes."

Hello, everyone—welcome to my channel! Today, we are going to discuss an exciting topic: the best places to visit in the United Arab Emirates. The beautiful city of Dubai is known for its stunning architecture and vibrant nightlife, and we will explore it in detail. Also, we'll highlight the rich culture and history of Abu Dhabi, and share many interesting facts. So, stay tuned and make sure to subscribe for more amazing content!

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, an exciting topic will be discussed by us: the best places to visit in the United Arab Emirates. The beautiful city of Dubai is known for its stunning architecture and vibrant nightlife, and it will be explored in detail. Also, the rich culture and history of Abu Dhabi will be highlighted, and many interesting facts will be shared by us. So, stay tuned and make sure to subscribe for more amazing content!