Common German Mistakes: 12 Errors Learners Keep Making (and the Fix for Each)
2026-10-29
The German mistakes learners repeat most, from A1 to B1: verb word order, der/die/das, dass vs das, dative vs accusative, weil verb to the end, wo vs wohin, separable verbs, adjective endings. Each with the rule in one line and a drill.
Du or Sie in German: which one to use, and when
2026-10-08
Du or Sie in German? One rule: friends and family get du, strangers, bosses and customers get Sie. Verb forms, the four situations, plus a short quiz.
Warum, weil, da, denn: asking and answering why in German
2026-08-08
Warum, weil, da and denn all deal with why and because in German. This guide explains the one rule that separates them, with clear examples, word order tables, and common mistakes for A2-B1.
Trotzdem, Obwohl & Other German Concessive Connectors (with Examples)
2026-07-17
Master German concessive connectors: trotzdem vs obwohl, plus dennoch, obgleich, obschon, wenngleich, and trotz. Word-order rules, comparison table, common mistakes, and a self-check exercise for A2–B1.