5 minutes Swedish

En dag i parken

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En dag i parken

Idag var vädret underbart så jag gick till parken. Där njöt jag av den friska luften och solen som värmde mitt ansikte. Många barn lekte på lekplatsen och några människor promenerade med sina hundar. Jag satte mig på en bänk och läste en bok. Det var så lugnt och avkopplande. Efter en timme köpte jag en glass och gick långsamt hem. Det var en perfekt dag.

Translation: English

A day in the park

Today the weather was wonderful, so I went to the park. There I enjoyed the fresh air and the sun that warmed my face. Many children were playing on the playground, and some people were walking with their dogs. I sat down on a bench and read a book. It was so calm and relaxing. After an hour I bought an ice cream and slowly walked home. It was a perfect day.

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Questions to talk about

  1. 1Varför gick jag till parken idag?
  2. 2Vad gjorde jag på bänken?
  3. 3Vad köpte jag efter en timme?

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