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Bonus Practice: #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)

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To borrow is to take something for a short time and give it back later.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).


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By Josipa Kosanovic

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).


This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).

Don’t be shy and speak clearly. Try thinking about the food that really hits the spot for you, so you can put some emotions into these phrases!

Allan: Hi...I’m returning this book. I think it might be overdue. Can you check if there’s a late fee?

Claire: Sure. Let me scan it… It was due back yesterday, but there’s no late fee this time

Allan: That’s a relief. I haven’t finished with it yet. Can I renew it?

Claire: Sorry, this title has already been reserved, so I can’t renew it. But I can check the catalogue and help you find something similar.


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Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.


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