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  1. Mark
    German Der Professor hat mir sehr viel beigebracht. Seine Vorlesungen sind immer interessant.

    The professor taught me a lot. His lectures are always interesting.

  2. Jenny
    German Das ist großartig. Eine neue Krankenschwester wird nächste Woche eingestellt.

    That's great. A new nurse will be hired next week.

  3. Mark
    German Sie wird im Krankenhaus sehr gebraucht. Der Zahnarzt hat gerade meinen Zahn repariert.

    She is very much needed at the hospital. The dentist just fixed my tooth.

  4. Jenny
    German Hat es weh getan? Zahnschmerzen sind die schlimmsten.

    Did it hurt? Toothaches are the worst.

  5. Mark
    German Nicht wirklich. Er ist sehr sanft und erfahren. Mein Doktor hat ihn empfohlen.

    Not really. He is very gentle and experienced. My doctor recommended him.

  6. Jenny
    German Gut zu wissen. Ich brauche bald auch einen Termin für eine Untersuchung.

    Good to know. I also need an appointment for a check-up soon.

  7. Mark
    German Du könntest ihn anrufen. Die Sekretärin ist sehr hilfreich am Telefon.

    You could call him. The secretary is very helpful on the phone.

  8. Jenny
    German Werde ich. Mein Hausarzt hat mir gesagt, dass ich ein neues Rezept brauche.

    I will. My doctor said I need a new prescription.

  9. Mark
    German Apotheker können dir auch beraten, wenn der Doktor nicht verfügbar ist.

    Pharmacists can also advise you when the doctor is not available.

  10. Jenny
    German Das ist wahr. Letzte Woche hat der Lehrer meines Sohnes mit mir über seine Fortschritte gesprochen.

    That's true. Last week my son's teacher talked to me about his progress.

  11. Mark
    German Wie läuft es? Lernt er gut in der Schule?

    How is it going? Is he doing well at school?

  12. Jenny
    German Sehr gut. Sein Lehrer ist geduldig und erklärt ihm jede Lektion sorgfältig.

    Very good. His teacher is patient and explains each lesson to him carefully.

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