Common English Mistakes in Lesson Plans by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany when writing a Lesson Plan in English.

Mistake Example #1

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Only proper nouns should be capitalized. Capitals are not necessary for common nouns (non-specific people, places, things, or ideas)."

In this lesson plan, we will explore the topic of environmental science. First, students will learn about the importance of recycling and how it impacts the environment. Then, we will conduct an activity in which each student creates a poster to promote waste reduction awareness.

In this Lesson Plan, we will explore the Topic of Environmental Science. First, the Students will learn about the Importance of Recycling and how it impacts the Environment. Then, we will conduct an Activity where each Student will create a Poster to promote Awareness about Waste Reduction.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

In today's lesson, we will focus on how you can improve your English writing skills by practicing different exercises. When you have finished the first exercise, you should check your answers with the key provided. It is important that you understand why the correct answers are, so you can learn from your mistakes. After you have completed all exercises, we will discuss the common errors that were made by the class.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

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In today's lesson, we will focus on how you can improve your English writing skills by practicing different exercises. When you have finished the first exercise, you should check your answers with the key provided. It is important that you understand why the correct answers are, so you can learn from your mistakes. After you have completed all exercises, we will discuss the common errors that were made by the class.

In today's lesson, we will focus on how you can improve your English writing skills by practicing different exercises. When you have finished the first exercise, you should check your answers with the key provided. It is important that you understand why the correct answers are, so you can learn from your mistakes. After you have completed all exercises, we will discuss the common errors that were made by the class.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of passive voice

InThe aim of today's lesson plan, it is aimedthat students will beo introducestudents to the concept of renewable energy. The importance of solar power will be discussed, and examples of its use will be provided. It is expected that bBy the end of the lesson,students should have a basic understanding of how solar panels workwill be gained by the students.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I changed some instances of the passive voice to the active voice."

The aim of today's lesson plan is to introduce students to the concept of renewable energy. The importance of solar power will be discussed, and examples of its use will be provided. By the end of the lesson, students should have a basic understanding of how solar panels work.

In today's lesson plan, it is aimed that students will be introduced to the concept of renewable energy. The importance of solar power will be discussed, and examples of its use will be provided. It is expected that by the end of the lesson, a basic understanding of how solar panels work will be gained by the students.