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  1. Mark
    German Wir werden am Samstag ein Barbecue genießen. Hast du Lust mitzukommen?

    We'll enjoy a barbecue on Saturday. Do you want to come along?

  2. Jenny
    German Sehr gerne. Sie liebt es, Gemüse zu grillen. Es schmeckt einfach besonders.

    I'd love to. She loves to grill vegetables. They just taste special.

  3. Mark
    German Stimmt. Das Fleisch wurde perfekt gegrillt. Es war so zart und saftig.

    That's true. The meat was grilled perfectly. It was so tender and juicy.

  4. Jenny
    German Köstlich. Welche Würstchen werden wir kaufen?

    Delicious. Which sausages will we buy?

  5. Mark
    German Ich denke, Bratwürste und Hähnchen. Beides ist immer beliebt bei Gästen.

    I'm thinking of sausages and chicken. Both are always popular with guests.

  6. Jenny
    German Wahr. Vergiss nicht, Salat und Brot für die Beilagen mitzubringen.

    True. Don't forget to bring salad and bread as side dishes.

  7. Mark
    German Werde ich. Mein Bruder bringt sein neues Grillgerät mit.

    I will. My brother is bringing his new grill.

  8. Jenny
    German Spannend. Ist es elektrisch oder mit Holzkohle?

    Exciting. Is it electric or charcoal?

  9. Mark
    German Mit Holzkohle. Er sagt, es gibt dem Essen einen besseren Geschmack.

    With charcoal. He says it gives the food a better taste.

  10. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Wenn das Wetter schön ist, können wir auch im Garten essen.

    That's right. If the weather is nice we can also eat in the garden.

  11. Mark
    German Ich hoffe es. Ein sonniger Tag wäre perfekt für ein Barbecue.

    I hope so. A sunny day would be perfect for a barbecue.

  12. Jenny
    German Ja, und vielleicht spielen die Kinder danach im Park.

    Yes, and maybe the children will play in the park afterwards.

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