Im Biergarten
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German
Es ist Freitagabend und Felix trifft seine Freunde im Biergarten. Das Wetter ist warm und der Himmel ist blau. Sie sitzen unter einem großen Kastanienbaum. „Was möchtest du trinken?“ fragt Lisa. „Ein helles Bier, bitte,“ sagt Felix. Die Kellnerin bringt das Bier und eine große Brezel. Felix bestellt auch eine Portion Obatzda mit Brot. Die Freunde reden über ihre Woche. Markus erzählt von seinem neuen Job. Lisa zeigt Fotos von ihrem Urlaub in Italien. Die Musik spielt leise im Hintergrund. Die Sonne geht langsam unter. „Das ist der beste Teil der Woche,“ sagt Felix. Alle lachen. Sie bleiben bis es dunkel wird.
English Translation
It is Friday evening and Felix meets his friends at the beer garden. The weather is warm and the sky is blue. They sit under a large chestnut tree. "What would you like to drink?" asks Lisa. "A light beer, please," says Felix. The waitress brings the beer and a large pretzel. Felix also orders a portion of Obatzda with bread. The friends talk about their week. Markus tells about his new job. Lisa shows photos from her vacation in Italy. The music plays softly in the background. The sun slowly goes down. "This is the best part of the week," says Felix. Everyone laughs. They stay until it gets dark.
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