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  1. Mark
    German Wählst du das blaue Kleid für die Party? Ich finde, es passt perfekt zu den neuen Schuhen.

    Are you choosing the blue dress for the party? I think it goes perfectly with the new shoes.

  2. Jenny
    German Ich überlege noch. Wenn ich es trage, sollte ich auch meine silberne Halskette anziehen.

    I'm still thinking. If I wear it, I should also put on my silver necklace.

  3. Mark
    German Gute Idee. Ich werde den Termin bestätigen, sobald ich die E-Mail erhalte.

    Good idea. I will confirm the appointment as soon as I get the email.

  4. Jenny
    German Plant er, in eine neue Stadt zu ziehen? Er hat letzte Woche etwas davon erwähnt.

    Is he planning to move to a new city? He mentioned it last week.

  5. Mark
    German Ja, sein neuer Job beginnt im Januar. Er muss alles bis Dezember verpacken.

    Yes, his new job starts in January. He has to pack everything by December.

  6. Jenny
    German Das ist viel Arbeit. Hat er schon angefangen, seine Bücher und Möbel zu sortieren?

    That's a lot of work. Has he already started sorting his books and furniture?

  7. Mark
    German Er hat das Wohnzimmer gestern aufgeräumt. Heute beendet er das Schlafzimmer.

    He cleaned the living room yesterday. Today he is finishing the bedroom.

  8. Jenny
    German Ich könnte ihm helfen, wenn ich Zeit hätte. Soll ich ihn anrufen?

    I could help him if I had time. Should I call him?

  9. Mark
    German Bitte tu das. Er würde sich sehr freuen, deine Stimme zu hören.

    Please do it. He would be very happy to hear your voice.

  10. Jenny
    German Werde ich. Vielleicht bringe ich auch Kuchen mit, wenn ich vorbeischaue.

    I will. Maybe I'll bring a cake too when I stop by.

  11. Mark
    German Perfekt. Vergiss nicht, das Geschenk für sein neues Zuhause mitzunehmen.

    Perfect. Don't forget to bring the gift for his new home.

  12. Jenny
    German Keine Sorge, ich habe es bereits gekauft. Es ist eine schöne Vase aus Glas.

    Don't worry, I already bought it. It's a nice glass vase.

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