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Frida runs errands

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Frida runs errands

A parcel to send, a haircut, a jacket for the cleaner's and the bike to the workshop - Frida does it all in one morning. Learn the words of everyday services.

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  1. Otti

    Translation

    Good morning, Frida! Where are you off to so early?

  2. Frida

    Translation

    I've got a lot on: send a parcel, take my jacket to the dry cleaner's and the bike to the workshop.

  3. Otti

    Und um elf hast du einen Termin beim Friseur, oder?

    Translation

    And at eleven you have an appointment at the hairdresser's, don't you?

  4. Frida

    Genau, ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden. Kommst du mit? Dann schaffen wir alles bis zum Mittag.

    Translation

    Right, I'm getting my hair cut. Are you coming along? Then we'll get everything done by lunchtime.

  5. Post Office Clerk

    Translation

    Good morning! What can I do for you? A parcel or a small parcel?

  6. Frida

    Ein Päckchen nach Hamburg, bitte. Und diesen Umschlag.

    Translation

    A small parcel to Hamburg, please. And this envelope.

  7. Post Office Clerk

    Translation

    The recipient's postcode is missing on the parcel. And please write the sender's address on the envelope.

  8. Frida

    Oh, danke! … So, fertig. Otti, jetzt zur Reinigung!

    Translation

    Oh, thank you! … There, done. Otti, now to the dry cleaner's!

  9. Otti

    Ist die Reinigung samstags überhaupt geöffnet?

    Translation

    Is the dry cleaner's even open on Saturdays?

  10. Frida

    Translation

    Yes, until twelve. But the workshop is closed today. I'll drop the bike off on Monday.

  11. Otti

    Translation

    Look, there are ten people queuing outside the dry cleaner's!

  12. Frida

    Translation

    No problem, I can manage. You keep my place, and I'll get us two coffees!

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