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  1. Tom
    German Jeden Morgen spüle ich ab und putze meine Zähne mit der Zahnbürste.

    Every morning I wash the dishes and brush my teeth with my toothbrush.

  2. Lucy
    German Genauso ist es bei mir. Dann höre ich beim Frühstück gern Radio.

    It's the same for me. Then I like to listen to the radio at breakfast.

  3. Tom
    German Ich sehe vor der Arbeit lieber ein paar Minuten fern [[watch-TV]].

    I prefer to watch TV for a few minutes before work.

  4. Lucy
    German Nach dem Abendessen lege ich mich meistens hin und lese ein Buch.

    After dinner I usually lie down and read a book.

  5. Tom
    German Das ist entspannend. Hast du das Verkaufsschild am grünen Haus gesehen?

    That's relaxing. Did you see the for-sale sign on the green house?

  6. Lucy
    German Ja! Ich glaube, die Besitzer ziehen nächsten Monat ins Ausland.

    Yes! I think the owners are moving abroad next month.

  7. Tom
    German Ich muss den Müll rausbringen, bevor ich es wieder vergesse.

    I have to take out the trash before I forget again.

  8. Lucy
    German Vergiss es nicht. Morgen müssen wir einkaufen gehen für neue Kleidung.

    Don't forget. Tomorrow we have to go shopping for new clothes.

  9. Tom
    German Okay. Ich schicke das Paket nachmittags per Post.

    Okay. I'll send the package by mail in the afternoon.

  10. Lucy
    German Geh einfach geradeaus und das Postamt ist auf der rechten Seite.

    Just go straight ahead and the post office is on the right.

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