Common English Mistakes in Essay Writing Practices by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany when writing a Essay Writing Practice in English.

Mistake Example #1

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

In my Eessay, I will discuss the Iimportance of Eeducation in modern Ssociety. Education plays a crucial Rrole in shaping the Ffuture of Iindividuals as well asnd Nations. Many Ppeople believe that a strong Eeducational Ssystem is the Ffoundation for Eeconomic Ggrowth and Ssocial Ddevelopment.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the capital letters to lower case, per the rules of English grammar."

In my essay, I will discuss the importance of education in modern society. Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of individuals as well as nations. Many people believe that a strong educational system is the foundation for economic growth and social development.

In my Essay, I will discuss the Importance of Education in modern Society. Education plays a crucial Role in shaping the Future of Individuals and Nations. Many People believe that a strong Educational System is the Foundation for Economic Growth and Social Development.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

In tThe essay, it is discusseds how climate change is affecting the environment. Many solutions are proposed, but ithe isauthor believeds that more action is needed. The importance of renewable energy sources is emphasized, and ithe isauthor suggesteds that governmentsshould be more involved in promoting these technologies.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make the writing less passive. "

The essay discusses how climate change is affecting the environment. Many solutions are proposed, but the author believes that more action is needed. The importance of renewable energy sources is emphasized, and the author suggests that governments be more involved in promoting these technologies.

In the essay, it is discussed how climate change is affecting the environment. Many solutions are proposed, but it is believed that more action is needed. The importance of renewable energy sources is emphasized, and it is suggested that governments should be more involved in promoting these technologies.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

When I was a child, I remember that my grandmother always told me stories before I went to bed. She said that if you want to be happy, you must follow your dreams, no matter how difficult it is. Although I was young, I understood that it is importantit is to listen to her advice. Now, as an adult, I realize how right she was, and I try to live my life according to what she taught me.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly good - just this: "I understood that important it is to listen to her advice." should be "I understood that it is important to listen to her advice"."

When I was a child, I remember that my grandmother always told me stories before I went to bed. She said that if you want to be happy, you must follow your dreams, no matter how difficult it is. Although I was young, I understood that it is important to listen to her advice. Now, as an adult, I realize how right she was, and I try to live my life according to what she taught me.

When I was a child, I remember that my grandmother always told me stories before I went to bed. She said that if you want to be happy, you must follow your dreams, no matter how difficult it is. Although I was young, I understood that important it is to listen to her advice. Now, as an adult, I realize how right she was, and I try to live my life according to what she taught me.