Scenario: Borrowing a Book from the Library
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Student: Excuse me, can I borrow this book?
Librarian: Of course. Do you have your library card?
Student: Yes, here it is.
Librarian: Great. You can return the book in two weeks.
Student: Thank you very much!
Librarian: You're welcome. Happy reading!
Examples
1: borrow
Meaning: To take something for a short time and return it later.
Sentences Using borrow for better understanding
1 .I want to borrow a science book.
2 .Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
3 .She borrowed a novel from the library.
2: library card
Meaning: A card that lets you borrow books from the library.
Sentences Using library card for better understanding
1 .I lost my library card last week.
2 .You need your library card to check out books.
3 .He showed his library card to the librarian.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Student: Hi! I’d like to check out this book on world history.
Librarian: Certainly. May I see your library ID?
Student: Sure, here it is.
Librarian: Alright, this book is due back in 14 days.
Student: Thanks! Can I renew it if I need more time?
Librarian: Yes, you can renew it online or here at the desk.
Examples
1: check out
Meaning: To borrow a book or item from a library officially.
Sentences Using check out for better understanding
1 .I want to check out two novels today.
2 .Did you check out the math book yesterday?
3 .He checked out a book on astronomy.
2: renew
Meaning: To extend the borrowing time of a book or item.
Sentences Using renew for better understanding
1 .I need to renew my library book before it's due.
2 .You can renew your books through the website.
3 .The librarian helped her renew the borrowed book.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Student: Good afternoon! I’m looking to borrow this rare edition of Shakespeare's plays.
Librarian: Ah, a classic choice. That copy is part of our reference collection. Would you like a borrowable version?
Student: Yes, that would be perfect. I just need it for a literature assignment.
Librarian: Let me check the catalog... Yes, we have one available in general circulation.
Student: Wonderful! Can I also place a hold on the poetry anthology?
Librarian: Absolutely. I’ve placed the hold; you’ll be notified once it’s ready.
Student: Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it!
Examples
1: reference collection
Meaning: Books that can only be read inside the library and not borrowed.
Sentences Using reference collection for better understanding
1 .The dictionary is part of the reference collection.
2 .Reference books must stay in the library.
3 .You can't check out books from the reference collection.
2: catalog
Meaning: A system that lists all the books in the library.
Sentences Using catalog for better understanding
1 .You can search the catalog to find a book.
2 .The library's catalog is available online.
3 .She looked up the book title in the catalog.
3: place a hold
Meaning: To reserve a book that is currently unavailable.
Sentences Using place a hold for better understanding
1 .I placed a hold on the last copy of the novel.
2 .You can place a hold if the book is checked out.
3 .The librarian helped him place a hold on the book.