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 shehada on Sun, 11/05/2025 - 18:56

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It's great, I love books and libraries.

Submitted by pop.kaloudi- on Wed, 07/05/2025 - 19:18

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In our city we have a lending library, where for many years I have often borrowed rare books that I cannot easily find in bookstores. I borrow them to read at home. I have to return them after two weeks. If I want to keep them longer, I call and ask for an additional reservation.

Submitted by AMINA.BH on Sat, 03/05/2025 - 15:35

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unfortunately we don't have any library in my town , i wish if we have it ,because i like reading books a lot.

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Submitted by Dalia. on Wed, 30/04/2025 - 02:01

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Discussion:

Yes, we have a local library in my community. I don’t go very often, but when I do, I usually go to look for books related to education or English teaching. Sometimes I use the library for a quiet place to read or study. It’s also a good place to find resources for lesson planning and student activities.

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Submitted by ................. on Mon, 21/04/2025 - 23:30

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Yes I have. I go to library to learn
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Submitted by michaelpereyra on Fri, 21/03/2025 - 01:14

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To have the opportunity to me new people in an environment of wisdom, words, and paper like that would be just a dream come true, but as Dominican is a little exotic, we can get a group of reading but the last time I visited a library was at university

Submitted by Nikky141 on Sat, 15/03/2025 - 04:22

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I seldom go to libraries these days, because we can have e-books.  I actually heard some libraries are getting closed.

Submitted by jocabed on Tue, 11/03/2025 - 21:41

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Do you have a local library? How often do you go there? What do you do there?

Sure, there is a local library but I don't go. When I was in college, I used to go to the school library, work there or borrow books. 

Submitted by Mohanad93 on Wed, 05/03/2025 - 22:38

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Do you have a local library? How often do you go there? What do you do there?

yes ,  in the university there a library , I go to there once in a month to read some books

Submitted by Sa Wan on Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:16

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Do you have a local library? How often do you go there? What do you do there?

There isn't a local library. But, when I was in university student life, I used to go to the library for the assignment. Thank you.  

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