Common English Mistakes by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany 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

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

Last Wweekend, I visited the Bbeautiful Ccity of Berlin with my Ffriends. We explored many interesting Pplaces, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and the vibrant Nneighborhood of Kreuzberg. The Wweather was perfect, and we enjoyed delicious Ffood at a local Rrestaurant.

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)."

Last weekend, I visited the beautiful city of Berlin with my friends. We explored many interesting places, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and the vibrant neighborhood of Kreuzberg. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed delicious food at a local restaurant.

Last Weekend, I visited the Beautiful City of Berlin with my Friends. We explored many interesting Places, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and the vibrant Neighborhood of Kreuzberg. The Weather was perfect, and we enjoyed delicious Food at a local Restaurant.

Mistake Example #2

Social Media & Online Writing / Instagram Caption

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

Exploring the city today, I found a café where they serve the best coffee they serve. The weather was so nice, that I decided to sit outside and enjoy the sun while I readmy bookread. CI can't wait to come back here when I againm in town amgain! 🌞☕📚 #BerlinAdventures #CoffeeLover

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Sounds great! I just made some small changes to the word order."

Exploring the city today, I found a café where they serve the best coffee. The weather was so nice that I decided to sit outside and enjoy the sun while I read my book. I can't wait to come back here when I am in town again! 🌞☕📚 #BerlinAdventures #CoffeeLover

Exploring the city today, I found a café where the best coffee they serve. The weather was so nice, that I decided to sit outside and enjoy the sun while I my book read. Can't wait to come back here when I again in town am! 🌞☕📚 #BerlinAdventures #CoffeeLover

Mistake Example #3

Social Media & Online Writing / LinkedIn Article

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

In today's fast-paced Wworld, the Iimportance of Nnetworking cannot be overstated. As Pprofessionals, we must constantly seek Oopportunities to connect with others in our Iindustry. LinkedIn provides a Pplatform where we can share our Eexperiences and learn from the Ssuccesses of others. By engaging with Ccontent and participating in Ddiscussions, we can expand our Kknowledge and build valuable Rrelationships.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"This was well-written. I just needed to change some capital letters to lower case letters."

In today's fast-paced world, the importance of networking cannot be overstated. As professionals, we must constantly seek opportunities to connect with others in our industry. LinkedIn provides a platform where we can share our experiences and learn from the successes of others. By engaging with content and participating in discussions, we can expand our knowledge and build valuable relationships.

In today's fast-paced World, the Importance of Networking cannot be overstated. As Professionals, we must constantly seek Opportunities to connect with others in our Industry. LinkedIn provides a Platform where we can share our Experiences and learn from the Successes of others. By engaging with Content and participating in Discussions, we can expand our Knowledge and build valuable Relationships.

Mistake Example #4

Social Media & Online Writing / Reddit Post

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

Hey, everyone, I wanted to share my experience from last weekend when I with my friends went tothe Oktoberfest in Munichwith my friends. It was amazing, but I have to say that the weather wasnot so greatwas. We had a lot of fun, even though it started raining and we all gota bit wet got. If you ever havethe chance have, you should definitely go!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to make the sentences grammatical. Nice job! "

Hey, everyone, I wanted to share my experience from last weekend when I went to Oktoberfest in Munich with my friends. It was amazing, but I have to say that the weather was not so great. We had a lot of fun, even though it started raining and we all got a bit wet. If you ever have the chance, you should definitely go!

Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience from last weekend when I with my friends went to the Oktoberfest in Munich. It was amazing, but I have to say that the weather not so great was. We had a lot of fun, even though it started raining and we all a bit wet got. If you ever the chance have, you should definitely go!

Mistake Example #5

Social Media & Online Writing / Social Media Post

Overuse of passive voice

Today itI was decided by me toll share my thoughts on the new movie that wmasny watchedby many last weekend. ThEveplryot wasne enjoyed bythe everyplone,t and highly praised the special effectswere praised highly. It is hoped by me that more movies like this will bare made in the future.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have converted some instances of passive voice to active voice, which generally makes writing stronger. "

Today I will share my thoughts on the new movie that many watched last weekend. Everyone enjoyed the plot and highly praised the special effects. I hope that more movies like this are made in the future.

Today it was decided by me to share my thoughts on the new movie that was watched by many last weekend. The plot was enjoyed by everyone, and the special effects were praised highly. It is hoped by me that more movies like this will be made in the future.

Mistake Example #6

Social Media & Online Writing / TikTok Script

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how you can make the perfect pancake, even if you think you cannot cook. First, you need to mix the ingredients well, so the batter issmoothis. Then, when the pan hot is, pour the batter in and wait until bubbles appear. Flip the pancake carefully, so it doesnot breaks. Enjoy your delicious breakfast and let me know how it goes!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed the order of some of the words and made a few other minor adjustments. Nice job!"

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how you can make the perfect pancake, even if you think you cannot cook. First, you need to mix the ingredients well, so the batter is smooth. Then, when the pan hot is, pour the batter in and wait until bubbles appear. Flip the pancake carefully, so it does not break. Enjoy your delicious breakfast and let me know how it goes!

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how you can make the perfect pancake, even if you think you cannot cook. First, you need to mix the ingredients well, so the batter smooth is. Then, when the pan hot is, pour the batter in and wait until bubbles appear. Flip the pancake carefully, so it not breaks. Enjoy your delicious breakfast and let me know how it goes!

Mistake Example #7

Social Media & Online Writing / Tweet

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

I just saw the most beautiful Ssunset at the Bbeach today! The Ccolors inof the Ssky were so vibrant, it waslooked like a Ppainting. CI can't wait to share the Pphotos with my Ffriends and Ffamily.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Several of the nouns in this text did not need to be capitalized, so I changed them. Good work overall!"

I just saw the most beautiful sunset at the beach today! The colors of the sky were so vibrant, it looked like a painting. I can't wait to share the photos with my friends and family.

I just saw the most beautiful Sunset at the Beach today! The Colors in the Sky were so vibrant, it was like a Painting. Can't wait to share the Photos with my Friends and Family.

Mistake Example #8

Social Media & Online Writing / YouTube Script

Overuse of passive voice

Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel! Today, I will sharea new recipewill be shared with you, which is perfect for a quick dinner. First, gatherthe ingredients are gathered, and thenchop the vegetables arechopped finely. After that, heatthe pan is heated,andsauté the onionsare sautéed until golden. Finally, servethe dishis served with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and don't forget to subscribe for more delicious ideas!

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

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

Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel! Today, I will share a new recipe with you, which is perfect for a quick dinner. First, gather the ingredients and then chop the vegetables are finely. After that, heat the pan and sauté the onions until golden. Finally, serve the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and don't forget to subscribe for more delicious ideas!

Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel! Today, a new recipe will be shared with you, which is perfect for a quick dinner. First, the ingredients are gathered, and then the vegetables are chopped finely. After that, the pan is heated, and the onions are sautéed until golden. Finally, the dish is served with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and don't forget to subscribe for more delicious ideas!