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  1. Mark
    German Die Karte zeigt das Gebiet, in dem das Festival stattfindet. Es ist im Stadtzentrum [[city centre]].

    The map shows the area where the festival takes place. It is in the city centre.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Es hat wegen der Verspätung eine Stunde länger gedauert als erwartet.

    Great. It took an hour longer than expected because of the delay.

  3. Mark
    German Schade. Bitte setzen Sie sich auf den Platz an der Ecke des Feldes.

    Too bad. Please sit in the seat at the corner of the field.

  4. Jenny
    German Danke. Wann beginnt die Aufführung genau?

    Thanks. When exactly does the performance start?

  5. Mark
    German Um sieben Uhr abends. Wir haben noch viel Zeit.

    At seven in the evening. We still have plenty of time.

  6. Jenny
    German Perfekt. Vielleicht können wir vorher essen gehen.

    Perfect. Maybe we can go out to eat beforehand.

  7. Mark
    German Gute Idee. Es gibt ein Restaurant direkt um die Ecke.

    Good idea. There is a restaurant right around the corner.

  8. Jenny
    German Großartig. Wie viele Minuten zu Fuß?

    Great. How many minutes' walk?

  9. Mark
    German Etwa zehn. Wir können langsam gehen und die Stadt genießen.

    About ten. We can walk slowly and enjoy the city.

  10. Jenny
    German Wunderbar. Heute ist ein perfekter Tag für einen Spaziergang.

    Wonderful. Today is a perfect day for a walk.

  11. Mark
    German Stimmt. Das Wetter ist mild und sonnig.

    That's true. The weather is mild and sunny.

  12. Jenny
    German Lass uns aufbrechen. Ich freue mich auf den Abend.

    Let's go. I'm looking forward to the evening.

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