Here are ten common mistakes that German speakers make, when speaking English. How to avoid!
Ten common mistakes German speakers make!
My chef is from America.
the chef
My chef is from America.
the chef
My BOSS is from America.
We see us next week.
"I'll see you next week" or "We'll see each other next week"
I work by Apple.
I work FOR Apple
I work AT Apple
The song remembers me of our time together last summer.
The song REMINDS me of our time together last summer.
I remember something.
Something REMINDS me.
Please give me an answer until Friday.
Please give me an answer BEFORE Friday.
RSVP
I'm tired. Let's take a pause.
I'm tired. Let's take a BREAK.
I live in the near to Berlin.
I live NEAR to Berlin.
I live CLOSE to Berlin.
I am born in Seattle.
I WAS born in Seattle.
This is the most actual version of my resume.
Here is my UP-TO-DATE resume.
current/most recent
I call you in the morning.
I'LL call you in the morning.
I WILL call you in the morning.
MAX'S TOP TIP
Avoid the word "to make"!
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