Common English Mistakes in Newsletters by German Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

Dear Subscribers, wWe are excited to announce that nwext week,ill launch our new product line nextwill belaunchedk. To celebrate, we have planned a special event, where you can experience the products first-hand. If you are interested, you shouldregister on our website, stoyou can secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there and hope, that youwill enjoy the event as much as we have enjoyed planning it.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Looks very good. To enhance the overall fluency, I have rearranged the word order in some places and have addressed issues with the punctation."

Dear Subscribers, We are excited to announce that we will launch our new product line next week. To celebrate, we have planned a special event where you can experience the products first-hand. If you are interested, register on our website to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there and hope you enjoy the event as much as we have enjoyed planning it.

Dear Subscribers, we are excited to announce that next week, our new product line will be launched. To celebrate, we have planned a special event, where you can experience the products first-hand. If you are interested, you should register on our website, so you can secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there and hope, that you will enjoy the event as much as we have enjoyed planning it.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

Dear Subscribers, it isWe hoped that you are enjoying the latest updates from our company. This month, we are launchingexciting new products and offere beinglaunched, and special discountsare being offered to our valued customers. It isWe encouragedyou tho leatve feedbackis given, aswe highly value your opinionsare highly valued by us.

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

"I changed some of the sentences from the passive voice to the active voice. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Dear Subscribers, We hope you are enjoying the latest updates from our company. This month, we are launching exciting new products and offering special discounts to our valued customers. We encourage you to leave feedback, as we highly value your opinions.

Dear Subscribers, it is hoped that you are enjoying the latest updates from our company. This month, exciting new products are being launched, and special discounts are being offered to our valued customers. It is encouraged that feedback is given, as your opinions are highly valued by us.

Mistake Example #3

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

Dear Subscribers, wWe are Eexcited to announce the Llaunch of our new Pproduct Lline next Mmonth. Our Tteam has worked hard to ensure that every Ddetail meets the highest Sstandards of Qquality and Iinnovation. Stay tuned for more Uupdates and bget ready to experience the Ffuture of Ttechnology with our latest Oofferings.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct capitalization errors, among other fixes."

Dear Subscribers, We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line next month. Our team has worked hard to ensure that every detail meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the future of technology with our latest offerings.

Dear Subscribers, we are Excited to announce the Launch of our new Product Line next Month. Our Team has worked hard to ensure that every Detail meets the highest Standards of Quality and Innovation. Stay tuned for more Updates and be ready to experience the Future of Technology with our latest Offerings.