Reading dialog
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Mark
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.
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Jenny
Großartig. Neugierig auf das Ergebnis, überprüfte sie ihre Punktzahl online.
Great. Curious about the result, she checked her score online.
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Mark
Verständlich. Er war von den Anweisungen verwirrt gewesen, die unklar waren.
Understandable. He was confused by the instructions because they were unclear.
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Jenny
Schade. Wer war der Lehrer?
Too bad. Who was the teacher?
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Mark
Eine neue Professorin. Sie meinte es gut, aber sie erklärte zu schnell.
A new professor. She meant well, but she explained too quickly.
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Jenny
Verstehe. Solche Situationen sind frustrierend für Studenten.
I see. Such situations are frustrating for students.
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Mark
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.
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Jenny
Klug. Hast du mit ihr gesprochen?
Smart. Did you talk to her?
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Mark
Ja, sie war freundlich und versprach, langsamer zu erklären.
Yes, she was friendly and promised to explain more slowly.
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Jenny
Großartig. Manchmal hilft ehrliches Feedback wirklich.
Great. Sometimes honest feedback really helps.
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Mark
Genau. Schwierige Situationen können zu positiven Veränderungen führen.
Exactly. Difficult situations can lead to positive changes.
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Jenny
Stimmt. Mut und Kommunikation lösen die meisten Probleme.
That's right. Courage and communication solve most problems.
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