2026.04.16_Talking about Public Transport

Listen UP! Talking about Public transport – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250509 


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2A7FbQreinyU5W2kZeQkCI

Vocabulary

English

Pronunciation 

Slovenský význam

Example sentence

journey

/ˈdʒɜːni/

cesta

My journey to work is long.

commute

/kəˈmjuːt/

dochádzanie

My commute takes one hour.

Tube

/tjuːb/

metro (v Londýne)

I take the Tube every day.

underground

/ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/

podzemná dráha (metro)

The underground is fast.

frequent

/ˈfriːkwənt/

častý

Buses are frequent here.

reliable

/rɪˈlaɪəbl/

spoľahlivý

The service is reliable.

unreliable

/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

nespoľahlivý

The bus is unreliable.

crowded

/ˈkraʊdɪd/

preplnený

The train is crowded.

packed

/pækt/

natlačený

The bus was packed.

rush hour

/ˈrʌʃ aʊə/

dopravná špička

I travel during rush hour.

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/

meškanie

The train had a delay.

roadworks

/ˈrəʊdwɜːks

práce na ceste

There are roadworks ahead.

convenient

/kənˈviːniənt/

pohodlný, praktický

It’s very convenient to travel by train.


Practical english

  • Excuse me, how do I get to…? - Prepáčte, ako sa dostanem k…

  • What time does it leave? - Kedy to odchádza?

  • How much is a ticket? - Koľko stojí lístok?

  • Which platform is it? - Z ktorého nástupišťa to ide?

  • Is there a delay? - Je meškanie?

  • What’s your destination? - Aký je váš cieľ?

  • Boarding has started. - Nástup do lietadla začal.

  • Can I check in? - Môžem sa ubytovať?

  • What time is check-out? - Kedy je odhlásenie?

  • I missed my train. -  Zmeškal/a som vlak.

  • My flight is delayed. - Môj let mešká.


Create your own sentences with the following words:
crowded/packed, unreliable, rush hour, reliable, delay


Questions and Answers


Q: Do you prefer public transport or driving?
A: I prefer public transport because it’s cheaper and easier.

Q: What problems can happen with public transport?
A: There can be delays, traffic, or overcrowding.

Q: Do you like travelling by train? Why?
A: Yes, because it’s comfortable and relaxing.

Q: What is the worst part of commuting?
A: The worst part is rush hour.

Q: Is public transport reliable in your country?
A: It is quite reliable, but sometimes there are delays.

Q: Have you ever had a bad journey?
A: Yes, my train was delayed for two hours.

Q: Do you like long journeys?
A: Yes, if I can relax and enjoy the view.




 

 

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