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Frida and the traffic in Berlin

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Frida and the traffic in Berlin

On her way to work Frida has to squeeze past parked cars, while Bruno, who drives a van to the market, complains about the new bike lanes. Learn to talk about traffic in a city - bike lanes, exhaust fumes, car-free streets - and to weigh different needs fairly.

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  1. Frida

    Bruno! Dein Lieferwagen steht schon wieder auf dem Radweg!

    Translation

    Bruno! Your van is on the cycle path again!

  2. Bruno

    Translation

    Only five minutes! Because of the new cycle paths I'm always having to take detours.

  3. Frida

    Translation

    But you're getting in my way! I had to swerve, and someone behind me honked. That puts us in danger!

  4. Bruno

    Und ihr? Gestern ist einer von euch rücksichtslos zwischen den Fußgängern durchgerast.

    Translation

    And what about you lot? Yesterday one of you raced recklessly between the pedestrians.

  5. Frida

    Das ärgert mich auch, ehrlich.

    Translation

    That annoys me too, honestly.

  6. Bruno

    Translation

    And I'm stuck in traffic every morning, with everyone pushing in and honking.

  7. Frida

    Translation

    On the one hand you need the van, of course. On the other hand the exhaust fumes are a real problem.

  8. Bruno

    Translation

    And what am I supposed to do? Bring the crates by bike?

  9. Frida

    Mit einem Lastenrad! Bei dem Tempo in der Innenstadt bist du damit oft schneller.

    Translation

    With a cargo bike! At the speed traffic moves in the city centre, you'd often be faster with one.

  10. Bruno

    Translation

    Me on a cargo bike? Then the drivers will grumble about me!

  11. Frida

    Translation

    Well! On a car-free street there'd be room for everyone. You just have to take everyone's needs into account.

  12. Bruno

    Na gut, ich teste es. Aber wehe, jemand nimmt mir die Vorfahrt!

    Translation

    All right, I'll give it a try. But woe betide anyone who cuts in front of me!

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