Reading dialog
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Mark
Hätte ich gewusst, dass es schneien würde, hätte ich wärmere Kleidung getragen. Mir ist immer noch kalt.
If I had known it would snow, I would have worn warmer clothes. I'm still cold.
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Jenny
Das tut mir leid. Das Notfallteam arbeitete die ganze Nacht, um den Schaden zu reparieren.
I'm sorry. The emergency team worked all night to repair the damage.
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Mark
Sie sind echte Helden. Der Nordwind war extrem kalt und der Sturm heftig.
They are real heroes. The north wind was extremely cold and the storm was strong.
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Jenny
Mehrere Bäume sind auf die Straße gefallen. Der Verkehr steht überall still.
Several trees have fallen onto the road. Traffic is at a standstill everywhere.
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Mark
Wenn die Straßen nicht so vereist wären, könnten die Krankenwagen schneller fahren.
If the roads weren't so icy, ambulances could drive faster.
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Jenny
Das stimmt. Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen besser.
That's true. Hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow.
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Mark
Die Vorhersage sagt, der Regen werde nachlassen, aber es bleibt windig.
The forecast says the rain will ease, but it will stay windy.
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Jenny
Wir sollten zu Hause bleiben und uns warm halten. Ich mache uns heiße Schokolade.
We should stay at home and keep warm. I'll make us hot chocolate.
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Mark
Wundervoll. Hast du die Heizung eingeschaltet?
Wonderful. Have you turned on the heating?
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Jenny
Ja, schon vor einer Stunde. Das Haus ist gemütlich warm.
Yes, an hour ago. The house is cozy and warm.
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Mark
Perfekt. Ich werde versuchen, später trotzdem etwas Sport zu treiben.
Perfect. I'll still try to exercise later.
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Jenny
Sei vorsichtig draußen. Die Bedingungen sind immer noch gefährlich.
Be careful outside. The conditions are still dangerous.
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