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Conversation Beginner · Module 20 · Unit 97

Talking About Routes (Explaining commutes: "It takes me 20 minutes")

A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will talk about routes and learn useful vocabulary for everyday travel and navigation.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How do you usually get around your neighborhood?
  2. Have you ever changed your route to avoid traffic?
  3. What helps you beat the traffic in the morning?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • route

    noun

    /ruːt/

    Meaning:A way or path to get from one place to another.

    This is my route to school.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often choose different routes to avoid traffic in US cities.

  • road

    noun

    /roʊd/

    Meaning:A path used by cars, buses, and bikes.

    The road is busy in the morning.

    Real Life Tip:

    Main roads are usually faster but more crowded.

  • get around

    phrasal verb

    Meaning:To travel from place to place.

    I get around the city by bus.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common expression for daily transportation in American English.

  • beat the traffic

    idiom

    Meaning:To travel before traffic becomes heavy.

    I leave early to beat the traffic.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common phrase during rush hour discussions.

  • ride

    slang

    Meaning:Informal word for a vehicle or transportation.

    That is my ride to school.

    Real Life Tip:

    Frequently used in spoken American English.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are talking about their daily travel routes to school and around the city.
  • Daniel
    How long does it take on your route to school?
  • Rachel
    It takes me about 20 minutes on the main road.
  • Daniel
    I sometimes take a shorter route through the park to get around traffic.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How long does Rachel take to reach school?
  2. What route does Daniel sometimes use?
  3. Why does Rachel like her travel route?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is a route?

  2. What is a road used for?

  3. I take a shortcut to ____ traffic.

  4. I leave early to ____ the traffic.

  5. route / I / my / take / school / to

  6. traffic / the / beat / to / I / leave / early

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you choose your daily route?
  2. Have you ever tried to beat the traffic?
  3. What is your easiest road to work?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you change your route often?
  2. How do you get around your city daily?
  3. What helps you beat the traffic mornings?
  4. Is your road usually busy or quiet?
  5. Do you prefer a short or easy journey?
  6. What is your fastest route to school?
  7. Do you walk or use your ride?
  8. Have you ever used a new route?
  9. Is your daily journey easy or hard?
  10. How long is your usual travel route?
Rachel
That helps you beat the traffic in the morning.
  • Daniel
    Yes, the journey feels easy and fast.
  • Rachel
    My ride is usually the bus, but it is smooth.
  • Daniel
    The road can be busy during rush hour.
  • Rachel
    Still, it is the best way to get around the city.