Common English Mistakes in Youtube Scripts by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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!

Mistake Example #2

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

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to show you how to makea delicious Emirati dish. It is called Machboos, and it is very popular here in theUAE. First, we need to gather theingredients:we have rice, chicken, and spices. You will see how easy it is to cook this at home. Let's start with thestep-by-step process and enjoy making this traditional meal together!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Hello, there! This was good overall. I just added articles and made a couple of minor tweaks."

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to show you how to make a delicious Emirati dish. It is called Machboos, and it is very popular here in the UAE. First, we need to gather the ingredients: rice, chicken, and spices. You will see how easy it is to cook this at home. Let's start with the step-by-step process and enjoy making this traditional meal together!

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel! Today, I want to show you how to make delicious Emirati dish. It is called Machboos, and it is very popular here in UAE. First, we need to gather ingredients: we have rice, chicken, and spices. You will see how easy it is to cook this at home. Let's start with step-by-step process and enjoy making this traditional meal together!