Typical German speaker mistakes in English (9)

I often hear these mistakes made by German speakers who are learning English.

 

They say:  I’m making a party for my birthday on Saturday.

 

Remember in English we cannot ‘make’ a party.  Make is the wrong verb here.

 

Instead say ‘have’, ‘hold’, or ‘throw’ a party.

 

E.g.  I’m having a party for my birthday on Saturday.

The company held a big party last week to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters.

They threw a party to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary last weekend.

 

Have fun learning English!

Louise

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