Dialogue with a Librarian about Borrowing a Book

Easy Version

Student: Good morning, sir.

Librarian: Good morning. How can I help you?

Student: I want to borrow a book.

Librarian: What kind of book do you want?

Student: I want an English storybook.

Librarian: Do you have a library card?

Student: Yes, sir. Here it is.

Librarian: Thank you. Which class are you in?

Student: I am in class seven.

Librarian: Good. You can take one book at a time.

Student: How many days can I keep it?

Librarian: You can keep it for seven days.

Student: What will happen if I return it late?

Librarian: You will have to pay a small fine.

Student: I understand, sir.

Librarian: Here is a good storybook for you.

Student: Thank you, sir.

Librarian: You are welcome. Read it carefully and return it on time.

Student: I will, sir.

Medium Version

Student: Good morning, sir.

Librarian: Good morning. How can I help you?

Student: I want to borrow a book from the library.

Librarian: That is good. What kind of book do you want to read?

Student: I want to read an English storybook.

Librarian: Do you have your library card with you?

Student: Yes, sir. Here is my library card.

Librarian: Thank you. Which class are you in?

Student: I am in class seven.

Librarian: All right. You can borrow one book at a time.

Student: How long can I keep the book?

Librarian: You can keep it for seven days.

Student: Can I renew it if I cannot finish it in time?

Librarian: Yes, you can renew it once if no other student wants it.

Student: What will happen if I return it late?

Librarian: You will have to pay a small fine for late return.

Student: I see. Please suggest a simple English storybook for me.

Librarian: Here is a good one. The language is easy, and the story is interesting.

Student: Thank you, sir. I will take good care of it.

Librarian: Very good. Do not write anything on the book.

Student: I will not, sir. I will return it on time.

Librarian: Good. Enjoy reading.

Student: Thank you very much.

High-Scoring Version

Student: Good morning, sir. May I come in?

Librarian: Good morning. Yes, please come in. How can I help you?

Student: I would like to borrow a book from the school library.

Librarian: Certainly. What type of book are you looking for?

Student: I want an English storybook. I am trying to improve my reading skill.

Librarian: That is a very good habit. Reading storybooks can improve your vocabulary, sentence sense, and imagination.

Student: Thank you, sir. Could you please suggest a book suitable for my level?

Librarian: Of course. Which class are you in?

Student: I am in class seven.

Librarian: Then you should start with a simple and interesting storybook. Do you have your library card?

Student: Yes, sir. Here is my library card.

Librarian: Thank you. Remember, you can borrow one book at a time.

Student: How long can I keep the book?

Librarian: You can keep it for seven days. If you need more time, you may renew it once.

Student: What should I do if the book is lost or damaged?

Librarian: You must inform us immediately. You may have to replace the book or pay for it.

Student: I understand. I will take good care of the book.

Librarian: Also, do not fold the pages, write on them, or tear any page.

Student: I will be careful, sir.

Librarian: Here is a suitable book for you. It has simple language and a good story.

Student: Thank you very much, sir. I hope it will help me improve my English.

Librarian: I am sure it will. Read regularly and return the book on time.

Student: I will, sir. Have a nice day.

Librarian: You too. Happy reading.

Practice

Write your own dialogue using the given clues.

Write a dialogue between a student and a librarian about borrowing a book from the school library.

Clues:

greet the librarian politely

ask permission to enter

say that you want to borrow a book

librarian asks what kind of book you want

say that you want an English storybook

mention that you want to improve your reading skill

librarian asks about your class

say your class

librarian asks for your library card

show your library card

librarian says you can borrow one book at a time

ask how long you can keep the book

librarian says seven days

ask if you can renew the book

librarian says you can renew it once

ask about late return

librarian mentions a small fine

ask what happens if the book is lost or damaged

librarian says to replace it or pay for it

promise to take care of the book

say that you will not write on the book

say that you will not tear any page

thank the librarian

end the dialogue politely

Useful Words and Expressions

librarian — গ্রন্থাগারিক / লাইব্রেরিয়ান

library — গ্রন্থাগার / লাইব্রেরি

borrow a book — বই ধার নেওয়া

return a book — বই ফেরত দেওয়া

school library — স্কুল লাইব্রেরি

library card — লাইব্রেরি কার্ড

English storybook — ইংরেজি গল্পের বই

reading skill — পড়ার দক্ষতা

improve — উন্নত করা

vocabulary — শব্দভান্ডার

sentence sense — বাক্যবোধ

imagination — কল্পনাশক্তি

suitable — উপযুক্ত

level — স্তর

simple language — সহজ ভাষা

interesting story — মজার গল্প

one book at a time — একবারে একটি বই

keep the book — বইটি রাখা

for seven days — সাত দিনের জন্য

renew — নবায়ন করা / সময় বাড়ানো

late return — দেরিতে ফেরত দেওয়া

fine — জরিমানা

small fine — সামান্য জরিমানা

lost — হারিয়ে যাওয়া

damaged — ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত

replace the book — বইটি বদলে দেওয়া / নতুন বই দেওয়া

pay for it — এর দাম পরিশোধ করা

take good care of it — এটি ভালোভাবে যত্নে রাখা

fold the pages — পৃষ্ঠা ভাঁজ করা

write on the book — বইয়ের ওপর লেখা

tear any page — কোনো পৃষ্ঠা ছেঁড়া

return on time — সময়মতো ফেরত দেওয়া

Happy reading — আনন্দে পড়ো

How can I help you? — আমি তোমাকে কীভাবে সাহায্য করতে পারি?

I want to borrow a book. — আমি একটি বই ধার নিতে চাই।

Do you have your library card? — তোমার কি লাইব্রেরি কার্ড আছে?

How long can I keep the book? — আমি বইটি কতদিন রাখতে পারি?

You can keep it for seven days. — তুমি এটি সাত দিন রাখতে পারো।

Can I renew it? — আমি কি এর সময় বাড়াতে পারি?

You will have to pay a small fine. — তোমাকে সামান্য জরিমানা দিতে হবে।

I will take good care of it. — আমি এটি ভালোভাবে যত্নে রাখব।

Please suggest a suitable book for me. — অনুগ্রহ করে আমার জন্য একটি উপযুক্ত বই সাজেস্ট করুন।

Read regularly and return the book on time. — নিয়মিত পড়ো এবং বইটি সময়মতো ফেরত দাও।