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German common mistakes hub
Typical German learner mistakes by CEFR level with detailed corrections, contrast examples, and practical rewrite drills.
A1
7 topicsWord order mistakes
Verb position and basic sentence shape.
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Article/gender errors
Der/die/das confusion and memory strategies.
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Plural form errors
Common plural endings and memorization traps.
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Subject-verb agreement errors
Very common A1 mistakes in verb endings with ich/du/er-sie-es/wir/ihr/sie.
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A1 mistake diagnosis checklist
Step-by-step checklist to find and fix the most common A1 errors quickly.
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A1 model error bank
High-frequency A1 wrong/correct pairs for daily grammar and sentence basics.
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A1 mini-tests and answer keys
Short A1 correction tests with direct answer keys for fast daily practice.
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A2
11 topicsCase confusion (Akk/Dat)
Frequent errors with prepositions and articles.
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Separable verbs in main clauses
Prefix placement mistakes in spoken/written sentences.
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Perfekt auxiliary mistakes
haben vs sein confusion in spoken past tense.
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Negation placement errors
nicht/kein placement confusion in sentence structure.
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Modal verb order mistakes
Word-order errors with modal + infinitive.
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Question word-order mistakes
Frequent errors in yes/no and W-questions with verb position.
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Time/place preposition errors
Frequent mix-ups with in/an/um/auf/bei in everyday German.
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A2 mistake diagnosis checklist
Focused A2 checklist for word order, tense basics, questions, and prepositions.
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A2 model error bank
Frequent A2 wrong/correct pairs for questions, tense, prepositions, and structure.
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A2 mistake recovery scripts
Practical A2 phrases to self-correct smoothly while speaking.
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A2 mini-tests and answer keys
Focused A2 correction tasks for questions, Perfekt, separable verbs, and prepositions.
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B1
10 topicsFalse friends
Words that look similar but mean something else.
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Preposition collocation mistakes
Wrong prepositions that make German sound unnatural.
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Subordinate clause order
Verb placement mistakes with weil, dass, obwohl.
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Comparative and superlative mistakes
Frequent forms and agreement errors.
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Relative clause mistakes
Common errors with der/die/das and sentence order.
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Tense consistency errors
Mixing present and past without logic in narratives and reports.
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B1 mistake diagnosis checklist
B1 checklist for clause order, tense consistency, and communication clarity.
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B1 model error bank
B1 wrong/correct bank for clause order, collocations, and communication clarity.
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B1 mistake recovery scripts
B1-level repair language for clarifying meaning and restoring flow in conversation.
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B1 mini-tests and answer keys
B1 correction mini-tests for subordinate clauses, collocations, and tense consistency.
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B2
10 topicsOver-translation from English
Direct translation patterns that hurt natural German style.
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Register mismatch
Using slang in formal contexts (or the reverse).
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Connector logic errors
Incorrect use of contrast and consequence connectors.
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Argument logic gap errors
B2 texts often have grammar accuracy but weak claim-support links.
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B2 mistake diagnosis checklist
Advanced B2 checklist for argument logic, register control, and coherence.
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B2 rewrite drills for common errors
Transform weak B2 sentences into stronger, clearer, and more professional formulations.
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B2 model error bank
B2 wrong/correct bank for argument precision, connector logic, and register.
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B2 mistake recovery scripts
Advanced B2 self-repair strategies for debates, explanations, and professional contexts.
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B2 correction workflow
Repeatable workflow for diagnosing and correcting B2 speaking/writing errors.
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B2 mini-tests and answer keys
Argument-quality and register-focused B2 correction mini-tests.
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C1
8 topicsCohesion and reference errors
Advanced mistakes in logical flow and textual coherence.
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Lexical precision issues
Choosing words that are close but not exact.
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Overgeneralization at C1
Advanced learners often make broad claims without scope limits.
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C1 mistake diagnosis checklist
C1-level diagnostic checklist for scope control, precision, and synthesis quality.
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C1 model error bank
C1 wrong/correct bank for scope control, synthesis quality, and analytical precision.
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C1 mistake recovery scripts
C1-level correction language for analytical and high-stakes speaking situations.
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C1 correction workflow
Advanced multi-pass workflow for C1-level analytical precision and coherence.
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C1 mini-tests and answer keys
Advanced C1 correction tests for scope, synthesis, and evidence-conscious phrasing.
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