Common English Mistakes in Tiktok Scripts by German Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

Hey Leute! Heute möchte ich Euch zeigen, wie man den perfekten Apfelkuchen backt. Zuerst brauchen wir die Zutaten: Mehl, Zucker, Eier und natürlich Äpfel. Dann mischen wir alles in einer großen Schüssel und geben es in die Backform. Vergesst nicht, den Ofen vorzuheizen! Viel Spaß beim Backen und lasst mich wissen, wie Euer Kuchen geworden ist!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This text is not written in English."

Hey Leute! Heute möchte ich Euch zeigen, wie man den perfekten Apfelkuchen backt. Zuerst brauchen wir die Zutaten: Mehl, Zucker, Eier und natürlich Äpfel. Dann mischen wir alles in einer großen Schüssel und geben es in die Backform. Vergesst nicht, den Ofen vorzuheizen! Viel Spaß beim Backen und lasst mich wissen, wie Euer Kuchen geworden ist!

Hey Leute! Heute möchte ich Euch zeigen, wie man den perfekten Apfelkuchen backt. Zuerst brauchen wir die Zutaten: Mehl, Zucker, Eier und natürlich Äpfel. Dann mischen wir alles in einer großen Schüssel und geben es in die Backform. Vergesst nicht, den Ofen vorzuheizen! Viel Spaß beim Backen und lasst mich wissen, wie Euer Kuchen geworden ist!

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of passive voice

Hey, everyone! In today's video,it will be shown how the best pretzels are made in Germanywill be shown. First, the dough is mixed, and then it is shaped into the traditional form. After that, the pretzels are baked until golden brown. Finally, they are enjoyed with a delicious mustard dip. Stay tuned for more tasty content!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to refine the script. "

Hey, everyone! In today's video, how the best pretzels are made in Germany will be shown. First, the dough is mixed, and then it is shaped into the traditional form. After that, the pretzels are baked until golden brown. Finally, they are enjoyed with a delicious mustard dip. Stay tuned for more tasty content!

Hey everyone! In today's video, it will be shown how the best pretzels are made in Germany. First, the dough is mixed, and then it is shaped into the traditional form. After that, the pretzels are baked until golden brown. Finally, they are enjoyed with a delicious mustard dip. Stay tuned for more tasty content!