Let’s be honest, sometimes English can be confusing. Sometimes when learning English it is easy to mix up words or be unsure when to use them.
I often hear German speakers who are learning English make mistakes with the words ‘make’ and ‘do’. Often (but not always) it is because the German word ‘machen’ is mistranslated.
There are many phrases and expressions that exist in English where there is no real rule to help you remember the difference between ‘make’ and ‘do’. You just have to learn them. Sorry!
Take a look at the examples below. Hopefully they will make things clearer for you.
Do well.
E.g. A business needs good management and good staff to do well.
Make a difference.
E.g. Planning and careful preparation will make a big difference to the outcome. If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail!
Make sure.
E.g. Please make sure all the lights are turned off before you leave the building.
Have fun learning English!
Louise