#Person1#: so, how's your course going? Do you like it?
#Person2#: i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.
#Person1#: what are you specializing in?
#Person2#: right now, I'm doing some research into the languages of different African tribes.
#Person1#: that sounds really interesting. Can you speak Swahili?
#Person2#: yes, I learned how to speak it when I was little.
#Person1#: really? How did you do that?
#Person2#: well, I grew up in Africa, so I learned quite a few different languages.
#Person1#: that's amazing. Are you doing well in your classes?
#Person2#: I don't know because I haven't received my test results yet.
#Person1#: when did you take your exams?
#Person2#: about two weeks ago.
#Person1#: how do you think you did?
#Person2#: I left feeling pretty confident about my score, but I heard that my professors are very strict graders, so I'm a bit nervous.
#Person1#: I'm sure you'll do well. Did you study hard?
#Person2#: You know me ; I'm always studying!
#Person1#: don't worry. If you don't do well, no one can!
#Person2#: Thanks for the vote of confidence, Justin!
Justin asks about #Person2#'s current specialty, #Person2# answers and talks about the African language skills acquired in childhood. #Person2# is nervous about the test results because the professors are strict. Justin gives #Person2# confidence.
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