2026.04.16_Talking about Public Transport
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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
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Excuse me, how do I get to…? - Prepáčte, ako sa dostanem k…
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What time does it leave? - Kedy to odchádza?
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How much is a ticket? - Koľko stojí lístok?
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Which platform is it? - Z ktorého nástupišťa to ide?
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Is there a delay? - Je meškanie?
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What’s your destination? - Aký je váš cieľ?
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Boarding has started. - Nástup do lietadla začal.
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Can I check in? - Môžem sa ubytovať?
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What time is check-out? - Kedy je odhlásenie?
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I missed my train. - Zmeškal/a som vlak.
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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.