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Conversation Beginner · Module 20 · Unit 96

Transportation Vocabulary (Commuter terms: bus, train, car, bike)

A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will talk about transportation and learn useful vocabulary for everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How do you usually get to school or work?
  2. Have you ever missed a bus or train?
  3. What is your favorite way to travel around town?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • bus

    noun

    /bʌs/

    Meaning:A large public vehicle used for transporting people.

    I take the bus every morning.

    Real Life Tip:

    Buses are one of the most common ways to commute in US cities.

  • train

    noun

    /treɪn/

    Meaning:A rail vehicle used for long distance or city transport.

    The train is fast and comfortable.

    Real Life Tip:

    Trains are widely used for commuting in major US cities.

  • pick up

    phrasal verb

    /pɪk ʌp/

    Meaning:To collect someone using a vehicle.

    I pick up my friend after school.

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used when talking about daily transportation arrangements.

  • miss the bus

    idiom

    Meaning:To be late and lose an opportunity or transport.

    He missed the bus and arrived late.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used both literally and figuratively in everyday English.

  • ride

    slang

    Meaning:Informal word for a car or transportation.

    That is my ride to school.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common 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 how they travel to school and around the city.
  • Daniel
    Good morning Rachel, how did you get here today?
  • Rachel
    I took the bus because the train was late.
  • Daniel
    I usually get picked up by my dad in the morning.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How did Rachel get to school today?
  2. Why was Rachel almost late?
  3. What plan do they make for tomorrow?

Exercise

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

  1. What does Rachel take to school today?

  2. Who picks up Daniel in the morning?

  3. I usually ____ my friend after school.

  4. She almost ____ the bus this morning.

  5. bus / take / I / to / school

  6. train / to / city / we / the / take

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you usually take the bus in your city?
  2. When did you last miss the bus or train?
  3. Do you prefer picking up friends or meeting downtown?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How often do you take the bus?
  2. Do you prefer the train for city travel?
  3. Who picks you up after school usually?
  4. Have you ever missed the bus before?
  5. Is your ride to school comfortable?
  6. What do you think about the bus system?
  7. Do you use the train when going downtown?
  8. Does anyone pick you up in the morning?
  9. What makes your ride better every day?
  10. Do you like taking the bus or train?
Rachel
Nice, I almost missed the bus today.
  • Daniel
    That happens when you leave too late.
  • Rachel
    Yeah, but the bus is my only ride to school.
  • Daniel
    Tomorrow we can take the train to the city together.
  • Rachel
    Great idea, it is faster and more comfortable.