Reading dialog
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Mark
Ich habe einen neuen Job in der Bibliothek im Stadtzentrum.
I have a new job at the library in the city center.
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Jenny
Das sind tolle Neuigkeiten! Gehst du jeden Tag dorthin?
That's great news! Do you go there every day?
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Mark
Ja, und ich lese eine besondere Auswahl an Büchern für die Kindergruppe.
Yes, and I'm reading a special selection of books for the children's group.
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Jenny
Wie süß. Mögen sie die Geschichten?
How sweet. Do they like the stories?
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Mark
Die meisten schon. Ein kleiner Junge hat geweint, weil er Bauchschmerzen hatte.
Most already have. A little boy cried because he had a stomachache.
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Jenny
Armes Kind. Hast du seine Mutter angerufen?
Poor child. Did you call his mother?
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Mark
Ja, sie kam schnell. Sie hatte draußen unsere Anzeige für den Leseclub gesehen.
Yes, she came quickly. She had seen our notice for the reading club outside.
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Jenny
Ich finde, mehr Eltern sollten davon wissen. Vielleicht können wir das Plakat bald ändern.
I think more parents should know about it. Maybe we can change the poster soon.
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Mark
Gute Idee. Wir machen nächste Woche auch einen kleinen Test für die älteren Kinder.
Good idea. We'll also do a small test for the older children next week.
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Jenny
Klingt wunderbar. Dein Job ist mehr als nur Arbeit.
Sounds wonderful. Your job is more than just work.
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