At the library - English for life skills for new immigrants

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

To check out a book = To borrow a book from the library

Overdue = A book (or some other item) that has not been returned on time to the library

Branch = Location; a library usually has multiple branches in a city

Library card = A card that entitles you to borrow books from the library

Shelves = Where the books are located

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

That booked is checked out. = Someone has borrowed that book.

You library card has expired. = Your library card is no longer valid.

Your library card is not transferable. = Your library card cannot be used by another person.

You have overdue fines on your card. = You owe money for books that you have returned late.

Ther system is down. = We can't access information because the computer network is not working.

TRY ALL OF OUR PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS:

At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2

ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.

LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: AT THE LIBRARY