Reading dialog

  1. Sarah
    French J'ai un nouveau travail à la bibliothèque dans le centre-ville.

    I have a new job at the library in the city center.

  2. Adam
    French C'est une excellente nouvelle ! Tu y vas tous les jours ?

    That's excellent news! Do you go there every day?

  3. Sarah
    French Oui, et je lis une sélection spéciale de livres pour le groupe d'enfants.

    Yes, and I am reading a special selection of books for the children's group.

  4. Adam
    French Comme c'est mignon. Est-ce qu'ils aiment les histoires ?

    That's so cute. Do they like stories?

  5. Sarah
    French La plupart, oui. Un petit garçon a pleuré parce qu'il avait mal au ventre.

    Most of them, yes. A little boy cried because his stomach hurt.

  6. Adam
    French Pauvre enfant. As-tu appelé sa mère ?

    Poor child. Did you call their mother?

  7. Sarah
    French Oui, elle est venue vite. Elle avait vu notre publicité dehors pour le club de lecture.

    Yes, she came quickly. She had seen our ad outside for the reading club.

  8. Adam
    French Je trouve que plus de parents devraient être au courant. Peut-être que nous pourrons changer l'affiche bientôt.

    I think more parents should be informed. Maybe we can change the poster soon.

  9. Sarah
    French Bonne idée. Nous ferons aussi un petit test pour les enfants plus âgés la semaine prochaine.

    Good idea. We will also give a small test to the older children next week.

  10. Adam
    French Ça a l'air merveilleux. Ton emploi est plus qu'un simple travail.

    That sounds wonderful. Your job is more than just work.

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