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At the Library

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  1. A student spots her professor reading at a quiet table in the university library and walks over.

  2. Student

    교수님, 안녕하세요. 여기 앉아도 돼요?

    Hello, Professor. May I sit here?

  3. Professor

    아, 네. 앉아도 돼요. 여기 자리 비었어요.

    Oh, sure. You may sit. This seat is free.

  4. Student

    감사합니다. 질문 하나 해도 돼요?

    Thank you. May I ask you one question?

  5. Professor

    그럼요. 물어봐도 돼요. 뭐가 궁금해요?

    Of course. You may ask. What are you curious about?

  6. Student

    이 책 좀 빌려도 돼요? 시험 공부를 하고 싶어서요.

    May I borrow this book? I'd like to study for the exam.

  7. Professor

    이건 제 책인데, 빌려도 돼요. 대신 다음 주에 돌려줘요.

    This is my book, but you may borrow it. Just return it next week.

  8. Student

    네, 알겠습니다. 사진도 찍어도 돼요?

    Yes, understood. May I also take a photo of it?

  9. Professor

    사진은 찍어도 돼요. 그런데 도서관에서는 조용히 해야 돼요.

    You may take photos. But in the library you have to be quiet.

  10. Student

    아, 죄송해요. 여기서 커피 마셔도 돼요?

    Oh, I'm sorry. Is it okay to drink coffee here?

  11. Professor

    아니요, 커피는 마시면 안 돼요. 물만 괜찮아요.

    No, you may not drink coffee. Only water is okay.

  12. Student

    알겠어요. 그럼 밖에서 마실게요. 잠깐 나갔다 와도 돼요?

    I see. Then I'll drink outside. May I step out for a moment?

  13. Professor

    네, 갔다 와도 돼요. 자리는 제가 봐 줄게요.

    Yes, you may go. I'll watch your seat for you.

  14. Student

    정말 감사합니다, 교수님. 금방 올게요.

    Thank you so much, Professor. I'll be right back.

  15. Professor

    천천히 와요. 공부 열심히 해요.

    Take your time. Study hard.

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