Typical German speaker mistakes in English (8)

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

They say:  I make my holidays in France.

 

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

Instead say ‘take’, ‘have’ or ‘spend’ (if you want to say where the holiday is / was.)

 

E.g.  I usually take my holidays when the children have their school holidays.

He had a long holiday in May.  He travelled to several countries.

They usually spend their summer holiday in Spain but last year they spent their summer holiday in France.

 

Have fun learning English!

Louise

 

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