Typical German speaker mistakes in English (42)

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

They say:  I made a great experience on my last business trip.

The problem here is with the verb.  In English we don’t ‘make’ an experience we ‘have’ an experience.

Correction:  I had a great experience on my last business trip.

Alternatively just say:  My last business trip was a great experience.  (This means that the whole trip / situation was positive for you and you are reflecting back on a positive time.)

 

Have fun learning English!

Louise

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