False friends are funny in class and expensive in a meeting. Learn the dangerous dozen first.
Memorise the mismatch, not just the German word
| Looks like | Actually means | Use this instead | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bekommen | to get / receive | werden = to becomenHandy | mobile phone | praktisch = handyneventuell | possibly | schließlich = eventually |
Put each pair on a sticky note on your monitor for a week. Seeing it in your real workspace is the point.
