Finding the library

Finding the library

Listen to a conversation about the university library to practise and improve your listening skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation

Transcript

Student: Hi. Excuse me.

Student B: Yes?

Student: Where's the library?

Student B: The library? It's next to the registration office.

Student: Ah ... sorry, I'm new. Where's the registration office?

Student B: No problem. See the big building over there?

Student: Yes.

Student B: OK, so that's the lecture theatre. Next to that, on the right, is the registration office. And next to that is the library.

Student: I see. Thanks!


Student: Hello?

Librarian: Hello.

Student: Is this the library?

Librarian: Yes, it is. Quiet, please.

Student: Oh, sorry. Thank you.

Librarian: Can I help you?

Student: Er, yes, please. I want to borrow some books. What do I need?

Librarian: You need a library card. Here's the application form. You can take up to six books maximum today.

Student: OK. Six books.

Librarian: Yes. You have two weeks to read the books. Then you bring them back.

Student: And if I'm late?

Librarian: Every day you are late there is a fee of fifty pence.

Student: OK, 50p a day. Er, anything else?

Librarian: Mobile phones must be switched off in the library. You can bring your laptop, but please use headphones to watch videos or listen to music.

Student: OK, great.

Librarian: And you can't bring food or drink.

Student: No food, no drink. And ...?

Librarian: And please speak quietly! People are working here.

Student: Oh! Oh, OK. Thank you.

Librarian: You're welcome.

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Submitted by Dons on Thu, 20/08/2026 - 15:13

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Fortunately, where I live there is an ancient library housing over 47,000 volumes—both old and modern. I can often go there to consult journals and books useful for theological training.

Submitted by safking on Tue, 18/08/2026 - 05:05

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We don't have a library at school and district 

Submitted by ibrahimabdulrahman on Sat, 15/08/2026 - 14:44

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There isn't a library in my area, So I usually study at home.

Submitted by safking on Wed, 12/08/2026 - 05:20

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I am going to library , I am reading books 

Submitted by Okaser on Thu, 30/07/2026 - 18:36

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In my city , we have a wonderful library with among of books. Keep learning every day!! 

Submitted by Erick Willfiano on Thu, 02/07/2026 - 17:53

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No, In my district doesn't have a local library. But, I usually go to my campus library whenever I want to.

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Submitted by Paulo51 on Tue, 09/06/2026 - 18:03

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in my city has a Library, but i don´t have much time for visit, so, I costume study for virtual books.

Submitted by thx_joao on Mon, 08/06/2026 - 13:52

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No, I don't have a local library. So, I don't go there. I usually read books or study at home.

Submitted by Marie17 on Sun, 05/04/2026 - 10:29

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I'm no longer a student. So i don't go to the university library but i really like read and i go often to the library of my city.

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