German common mistakes hubFree · A1–C146 topics
German common mistakes hub
Typical German learner mistakes by CEFR level with detailed corrections, contrast examples, and practical rewrite drills.
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A1
Foundations
Core patterns and first productive phrases
7 cheatsheetsOpen →
A2
Expanding
Everyday situations and longer exchanges
11 cheatsheetsOpen →
B1
Intermediate
Real dialogues, opinions, and nuance
10 cheatsheetsOpen →
B2
Upper-inter.
Complex tasks, tone, and precision
10 cheatsheetsOpen →
C1
Advanced
Formal style, media language, cohesion
8 cheatsheetsOpen →
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- A1Word order mistakesVerb position and basic sentence shape.Open lesson →
- A2Case confusion (Akk/Dat)Frequent errors with prepositions and articles.Open lesson →
- B1False friendsWords that look similar but mean something else.Open lesson →
- B2Over-translation from EnglishDirect translation patterns that hurt natural German style.Open lesson →
- C1Cohesion and reference errorsAdvanced mistakes in logical flow and textual coherence.Open lesson →
- A1Article/gender errorsDer/die/das confusion and memory strategies.Open lesson →
- A1Plural form errorsCommon plural endings and memorization traps.Open lesson →
- A1Subject-verb agreement errorsVery common A1 mistakes in verb endings with ich/du/er-sie-es/wir/ihr/sie.Open lesson →
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A17 topics
A1 topics
- Word order mistakesVerb position and basic sentence shape.Open lesson →
- Article/gender errorsDer/die/das confusion and memory strategies.Open lesson →
- Plural form errorsCommon plural endings and memorization traps.Open lesson →
- Subject-verb agreement errorsVery common A1 mistakes in verb endings with ich/du/er-sie-es/wir/ihr/sie.Open lesson →
- A1 mistake diagnosis checklistStep-by-step checklist to find and fix the most common A1 errors quickly.Open lesson →
- A1 model error bankHigh-frequency A1 wrong/correct pairs for daily grammar and sentence basics.Open lesson →
- A1 mini-tests and answer keysShort A1 correction tests with direct answer keys for fast daily practice.Open lesson →
A211 topics
A2 topics
- Case confusion (Akk/Dat)Frequent errors with prepositions and articles.Open lesson →
- Separable verbs in main clausesPrefix placement mistakes in spoken/written sentences.Open lesson →
- Perfekt auxiliary mistakeshaben vs sein confusion in spoken past tense.Open lesson →
- Negation placement errorsnicht/kein placement confusion in sentence structure.Open lesson →
- Modal verb order mistakesWord-order errors with modal + infinitive.Open lesson →
- Question word-order mistakesFrequent errors in yes/no and W-questions with verb position.Open lesson →
- Time/place preposition errorsFrequent mix-ups with in/an/um/auf/bei in everyday German.Open lesson →
- A2 mistake diagnosis checklistFocused A2 checklist for word order, tense basics, questions, and prepositions.Open lesson →
- A2 model error bankFrequent A2 wrong/correct pairs for questions, tense, prepositions, and structure.Open lesson →
- A2 mistake recovery scriptsPractical A2 phrases to self-correct smoothly while speaking.Open lesson →
- A2 mini-tests and answer keysFocused A2 correction tasks for questions, Perfekt, separable verbs, and prepositions.Open lesson →
B110 topics
B1 topics
- False friendsWords that look similar but mean something else.Open lesson →
- Preposition collocation mistakesWrong prepositions that make German sound unnatural.Open lesson →
- Subordinate clause orderVerb placement mistakes with weil, dass, obwohl.Open lesson →
- Comparative and superlative mistakesFrequent forms and agreement errors.Open lesson →
- Relative clause mistakesCommon errors with der/die/das and sentence order.Open lesson →
- Tense consistency errorsMixing present and past without logic in narratives and reports.Open lesson →
- B1 mistake diagnosis checklistB1 checklist for clause order, tense consistency, and communication clarity.Open lesson →
- B1 model error bankB1 wrong/correct bank for clause order, collocations, and communication clarity.Open lesson →
- B1 mistake recovery scriptsB1-level repair language for clarifying meaning and restoring flow in conversation.Open lesson →
- B1 mini-tests and answer keysB1 correction mini-tests for subordinate clauses, collocations, and tense consistency.Open lesson →
B210 topics
B2 topics
- Over-translation from EnglishDirect translation patterns that hurt natural German style.Open lesson →
- Register mismatchUsing slang in formal contexts (or the reverse).Open lesson →
- Connector logic errorsIncorrect use of contrast and consequence connectors.Open lesson →
- Argument logic gap errorsB2 texts often have grammar accuracy but weak claim-support links.Open lesson →
- B2 mistake diagnosis checklistAdvanced B2 checklist for argument logic, register control, and coherence.Open lesson →
- B2 rewrite drills for common errorsTransform weak B2 sentences into stronger, clearer, and more professional formulations.Open lesson →
- B2 model error bankB2 wrong/correct bank for argument precision, connector logic, and register.Open lesson →
- B2 mistake recovery scriptsAdvanced B2 self-repair strategies for debates, explanations, and professional contexts.Open lesson →
- B2 correction workflowRepeatable workflow for diagnosing and correcting B2 speaking/writing errors.Open lesson →
- B2 mini-tests and answer keysArgument-quality and register-focused B2 correction mini-tests.Open lesson →
C18 topics
C1 topics
- Cohesion and reference errorsAdvanced mistakes in logical flow and textual coherence.Open lesson →
- Lexical precision issuesChoosing words that are close but not exact.Open lesson →
- Overgeneralization at C1Advanced learners often make broad claims without scope limits.Open lesson →
- C1 mistake diagnosis checklistC1-level diagnostic checklist for scope control, precision, and synthesis quality.Open lesson →
- C1 model error bankC1 wrong/correct bank for scope control, synthesis quality, and analytical precision.Open lesson →
- C1 mistake recovery scriptsC1-level correction language for analytical and high-stakes speaking situations.Open lesson →
- C1 correction workflowAdvanced multi-pass workflow for C1-level analytical precision and coherence.Open lesson →
- C1 mini-tests and answer keysAdvanced C1 correction tests for scope, synthesis, and evidence-conscious phrasing.Open lesson →