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  1. Mark
    German 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.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Das Lernen einer zweiten Sprache kann teuer sein.

    Great. Learning a second language can be expensive.

  3. Mark
    German Stimmt. Sie hat einen Gebrauchtwagen gekauft, um Geld zu sparen.

    That's right. She bought a used car to save money.

  4. Jenny
    German Klug. Sparen ist wichtig für die Zukunft.

    Smart. Saving is important for the future.

  5. Mark
    German Genau. Ich versuche jeden Monat etwas zur Seite zu legen.

    Exactly. I try to save a little each month.

  6. Jenny
    German Wundervoll. Hast du auch neue Hobbys entwickelt?

    Wonderful. Have you picked up any new hobbies?

  7. Mark
    German Ja, ich male jetzt regelmäßig. Es entspannt mich sehr.

    Yes, I paint regularly now. It relaxes me a lot.

  8. Jenny
    German Großartig. Kreative Tätigkeiten sind gut für die Seele.

    Great. Creative activities are good for the soul.

  9. Mark
    German Stimmt. Ich plane auch, einen Sprachkurs zu beginnen.

    That's right. I also plan to start a language course.

  10. Jenny
    German Welche Sprache möchtest du lernen?

    Which language would you like to learn?

  11. Mark
    German Italienisch. Ich liebe die Kultur und das Essen.

    Italian. I love the culture and the food.

  12. Jenny
    German Großartig. Persönliche Entwicklung ist die schönste Reise des Lebens.

    Great. Personal development is the most beautiful journey in life.

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