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CEFR A1 • Services English

At the Library: ESL Listening Dialogue (A1)

A A1 English listening dialogue. A new visitor gets a library card, borrows two books and asks when to return them. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Librarian: Good morning. Can I help you? Tom: Hi. I want to borrow some books. Can I do that? Librarian: Yes. Do you have a library card? Tom: No, I don't. I'm new here. Librarian: No problem. Can I see some ID, please? Tom: Here's my passport. Librarian: Thank you. And what's your address? Tom: Twelve Park Road. Librarian: Okay. Here is your library card. It's free. Tom: Great, thanks. I'd like these two books, please. Librarian: Sure. You can keep them for three weeks. Tom: Three weeks. Is there a late fee? Librarian: Yes, twenty cents a day. So please bring them back on time! Tom: I will. Thank you very much.
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Key Vocabulary

library card
A card you need to borrow books.
to borrow
To take something and give it back later.
to return
To bring something back.
late fee
Money you pay when you bring something back late.

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does Tom need to borrow books?
  2. How many books does he borrow?
  3. When must he bring the books back?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its Lesson view for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

How to Use It in Class

  • Before listening: pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
  • First listen: students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
  • Second listen: give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
  • Speaking: pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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