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Mark
Wenn ich großzügiger wäre, würde ich an Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen spenden. Es ist eine schöne Geste.
If I were more generous, I would donate to charities. It's a nice gesture.
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Jenny
Stimmt. Sie kommt normalerweise pünktlich [[on time]], was für sie ungewöhnlich ist.
That's right. She usually arrives on time, which is unusual for her.
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Mark
Wirklich? Sie ist sonst immer spät. Vielleicht hat sich etwas geändert.
Really? She's always late otherwise. Maybe something has changed.
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Jenny
Möglich. Er ist immer eifrig darin, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
It's possible. He is always eager to learn new languages.
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Mark
Bewundernswert. Ich finde, neue Sprachen öffnen die Welt.
Admirable. I think new languages open up the world.
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Jenny
Genau. Welche Sprachen sprichst du?
Exactly. Which languages do you speak?
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Mark
Englisch, Spanisch und ein bisschen Italienisch. Ich übe täglich.
English, Spanish and a little Italian. I practice every day.
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Jenny
Beeindruckend. Solche Disziplin zahlt sich wirklich aus.
Impressive. Such discipline really pays off.
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Mark
Ich versuche auch, geduldig und freundlich zu sein. Es macht das Leben einfacher.
I also try to be patient and friendly. It makes life easier.
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Jenny
Stimmt. Positive Eigenschaften ziehen positive Menschen an.
That's right. Positive traits attract positive people.
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Mark
Ja, und sie machen schwierige Tage erträglicher.
Yes, and they make hard days more bearable.
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Jenny
Genau. Charakter ist wirklich der Schlüssel zum guten Leben.
Exactly. Character really is the key to a good life.
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