Reading dialog
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Mark
Sie kann fließend Französisch sprechen. Sie hat es als Kind in der Schule gelernt.
She can speak French fluently. She learned it at school as a child.
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Jenny
Beeindruckend. Ich fühle mich immer glücklich, wenn ich neue Sprachen höre.
Impressive. I always feel happy when I hear new languages.
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Mark
Das neue Projekt ist sehr wichtig für unser Unternehmen. Wir müssen klug und sorgfältig vorgehen.
The new project is very important for our company. We need to proceed wisely and carefully.
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Jenny
Ich stimme zu. Wenn jeder selbstbewusst genug wäre, könnten wir die Frist einhalten.
I agree. If everyone were confident enough, we could meet the deadline.
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Mark
Der Manager ist freundlich, aber er kann auch streng sein, wenn es nötig ist.
The manager is friendly, but he can be strict when needed.
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Jenny
Stimmt. Er ist immer ehrlich, was die Erwartungen angeht, was ich respektiere.
That's right. He is always honest about expectations, which I respect.
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Mark
Bist du heute beschäftigt? Wir könnten zusammen mittagessen gehen, wenn du frei bist.
Are you busy today? We could go to lunch together if you're free.
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Jenny
Tut mir leid, ich bin müde und brauche etwas Ruhe.
I'm sorry, I'm tired and need some rest.
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Mark
Verstanden. Vielleicht morgen, wenn du dich besser fühlst.
Understood. Maybe tomorrow, if you feel better.
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Jenny
Klingt gut. Du bist immer so geduldig und nett zu mir.
Sounds good. You are always so patient and kind to me.
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Mark
Das ist nichts Besonderes. Echte Freunde kümmern sich umeinander.
That's nothing special. Real friends take care of each other.
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Jenny
Genau das macht unsere Freundschaft so wertvoll und stark.
That's exactly what makes our friendship so valuable and strong.
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