Part 1
Part 1 Questions
- Do you often go to the library?
- What do you usually do in the library?
- Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
- Do Vietnamese kids often go to the library?
Sample Response
Do you often go to the library?
Yeah, I go quite a bit actually - maybe twice a month? I find it's a good place to get work done because it's so quiet. Much better than trying to concentrate at home with all the distractions. And their WiFi is pretty decent too.
Essential Vocabulary
Library visit frequency
- regular visitor - someone who goes often
- pop in occasionally - visit sometimes, not planned
- library card holder - registered library member
- haven't been in ages - haven't visited for a long time
- weekly/monthly basis - regular schedule
- drop by - visit casually
- frequent the library - visit often (formal)
Library activities
- browse the shelves - look through books casually
- check out books - borrow books
- study sessions - periods of studying
- research materials - find information for projects
- quiet reading - reading in silence
- use the facilities - use computers, printers, etc.
- attend workshops - join educational sessions
- access online databases - use digital resources
Childhood library experiences
- school library - library at school
- story time - reading sessions for children
- summer reading programs - holiday reading activities
- picture books - books with illustrations for kids
- library trips - organized visits
- children's section - area for young readers
- borrowed my limit - took maximum allowed books
- fond memories - happy remembrances
Children and libraries (cultural context)
- study culture - emphasis on education
- after-school activities - things done after classes
- parental encouragement - parents promoting library use
- digital natives - children comfortable with technology
- reading habits - regular reading patterns
- educational resources - learning materials
- community spaces - places for public use
- screen time vs book time - balance between devices and reading
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I'm not much of a library person" don't go often
- "I practically lived there during..." went very often
- "It's been my sanctuary" place of peace
- "I've gotten into the habit of..." developed routine
- "Back in my day..." talking about the past
- "From what I've seen..." making observations
- "It varies, but generally..." giving balanced answer
- "These days, with everything online..." modern context