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  1. Mark
    German Ich habe einen neuen Job in der Bibliothek im Stadtzentrum.

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

  2. Jenny
    German Das sind tolle Neuigkeiten! Gehst du jeden Tag dorthin?

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

  3. Mark
    German 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.

  4. Jenny
    German Wie süß. Mögen sie die Geschichten?

    How sweet. Do they like the stories?

  5. Mark
    German Die meisten schon. Ein kleiner Junge hat geweint, weil er Bauchschmerzen hatte.

    Most already have. A little boy cried because he had a stomachache.

  6. Jenny
    German Armes Kind. Hast du seine Mutter angerufen?

    Poor child. Did you call his mother?

  7. Mark
    German 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.

  8. Jenny
    German 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.

  9. Mark
    German 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.

  10. Jenny
    German Klingt wunderbar. Dein Job ist mehr als nur Arbeit.

    Sounds wonderful. Your job is more than just work.

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