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Top 5 German Learning Mistakes to Avoid: What NOT to Do

There are common pitfalls many learners fall into when learning German—and sadly, they slow down progress. In this video, I cover the 5 most typical mistakes and show you how to avoid them for better pronunciation, grammar, and long-term learning success.

What you’ll learn:
– Why learning nouns without their articles der/die/das slows you down
– How learning singular/plural separately makes memorizing harder
– Why unnatural, textbook-style pronunciation can hinder your speaking ability
– Why German spelling doesn’t always match pronunciation
– Why starting with dialects may confuse beginners

Perfect for beginners aiming for clarity, consistency, and confidence in German

FAQ:
Q: Is it bad to drop the article and just learn the noun?
A: Yes—learning “Haus” without “das Haus” makes it much harder to get correct grammar later.

Q: What do learners often say with word order that sounds off?
A: A common error is placing "auch" at the end incorrectly—like “Ich habe das getan auch” instead of “Ich habe das auch getan.” (Reddit users often point out this mistake)

Q: Do dialects help or hurt beginner learning?
A: They can confuse you. Most learners benefit from sticking with Standard German until they’re more advanced.

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