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  1. Mark
    German Die Prüfung war herausfordernd, aber ich habe sie bestanden. Ich war so erleichtert.

    The exam was hard, but I passed it. I was so relieved.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Neugierig auf das Ergebnis, überprüfte sie ihre Punktzahl online.

    Great. Curious about the result, she checked her score online.

  3. Mark
    German Verständlich. Er war von den Anweisungen verwirrt gewesen, die unklar waren.

    Understandable. He was confused by the instructions because they were unclear.

  4. Jenny
    German Schade. Wer war der Lehrer?

    Too bad. Who was the teacher?

  5. Mark
    German Eine neue Professorin. Sie meinte es gut, aber sie erklärte zu schnell.

    A new professor. She meant well, but she explained too quickly.

  6. Jenny
    German Verstehe. Solche Situationen sind frustrierend für Studenten.

    I see. Such situations are frustrating for students.

  7. Mark
    German Stimmt. Ich versuche immer, selbst Notizen zu machen, um den Stoff besser zu verstehen.

    That's right. I always try to take my own notes to understand the material better.

  8. Jenny
    German Klug. Hast du mit ihr gesprochen?

    Smart. Did you talk to her?

  9. Mark
    German Ja, sie war freundlich und versprach, langsamer zu erklären.

    Yes, she was friendly and promised to explain more slowly.

  10. Jenny
    German Großartig. Manchmal hilft ehrliches Feedback wirklich.

    Great. Sometimes honest feedback really helps.

  11. Mark
    German Genau. Schwierige Situationen können zu positiven Veränderungen führen.

    Exactly. Difficult situations can lead to positive changes.

  12. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Mut und Kommunikation lösen die meisten Probleme.

    That's right. Courage and communication solve most problems.

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