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Mark
Ich bin selbstbewusster in meinen Fähigkeiten geworden. Es war ein langer Weg.
I've become more confident in my abilities. It was a long journey.
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Jenny
Großartig. Das Lernen einer zweiten Sprache kann teuer sein.
Great. Learning a second language can be expensive.
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Mark
Stimmt. Sie hat einen Gebrauchtwagen gekauft, um Geld zu sparen.
That's right. She bought a used car to save money.
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Jenny
Klug. Sparen ist wichtig für die Zukunft.
Smart. Saving is important for the future.
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Mark
Genau. Ich versuche jeden Monat etwas zur Seite zu legen.
Exactly. I try to save a little each month.
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Jenny
Wundervoll. Hast du auch neue Hobbys entwickelt?
Wonderful. Have you picked up any new hobbies?
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Mark
Ja, ich male jetzt regelmäßig. Es entspannt mich sehr.
Yes, I paint regularly now. It relaxes me a lot.
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Jenny
Großartig. Kreative Tätigkeiten sind gut für die Seele.
Great. Creative activities are good for the soul.
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Mark
Stimmt. Ich plane auch, einen Sprachkurs zu beginnen.
That's right. I also plan to start a language course.
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Jenny
Welche Sprache möchtest du lernen?
Which language would you like to learn?
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Mark
Italienisch. Ich liebe die Kultur und das Essen.
Italian. I love the culture and the food.
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Jenny
Großartig. Persönliche Entwicklung ist die schönste Reise des Lebens.
Great. Personal development is the most beautiful journey in life.
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