A2 — ElementaryTravel

Transportation

Learn vocabulary for getting around, from everyday vehicles to public transport and travel-related expressions.

18 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
bus	/bʌs/	noun	A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route	I take the bus to work because parking in the city is expensive.
train	/treɪn/	noun	A vehicle that runs on railway tracks and carries passengers or goods	The train to Manchester leaves at half past nine.
bicycle	/ˈbaɪsɪkəl/	noun	A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet	Riding a bicycle is a great way to stay healthy.
taxi	/ˈtæksi/	noun	A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere	We took a taxi from the airport to the hotel.
flight	/flaɪt/	noun	A journey by airplane from one place to another	Our flight to Barcelona was delayed by two hours.
ferry	/ˈfɛri/	noun	A boat that carries people and vehicles across a body of water	We took the ferry across the river to reach the island.
passenger	/ˈpæsɪndʒər/	noun	A person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it	The bus was full of passengers during the morning rush.
driver	/ˈdraɪvər/	noun	A person who operates a car, bus, or other vehicle	The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the city.
ticket	/ˈtɪkɪt/	noun	A piece of paper or card that allows you to travel on a bus, train, or plane	I need to buy a return ticket to London.
station	/ˈsteɪʃən/	noun	A place where trains or buses stop for passengers to get on and off	The train station is a ten-minute walk from here.
platform	/ˈplætfɔːrm/	noun	The raised area beside railway tracks where passengers wait for trains	The train to Edinburgh departs from platform three.
motorway	/ˈmoʊtərweɪ/	noun	A wide road designed for fast traffic travelling long distances	The motorway was very busy because of the holiday weekend.
traffic	/ˈtræfɪk/	noun	All the vehicles moving along a road at a particular time	I was late because of heavy traffic on the way to work.
park	/pɑːrk/	verb	To stop a vehicle and leave it in a place for a period of time	You can park your car in the car park behind the building.
delay	/dɪˈleɪ/	noun	A situation in which something happens later than expected	There was a thirty-minute delay on the underground this morning.
route	/ruːt/	noun	A way or path from one place to another	What is the fastest route to the airport from here?
commute	/kəˈmjuːt/	verb	To travel regularly between home and work	She commutes to the city centre by train every day.
departure	/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/	noun	The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey	Check the departure board for the time of your flight.

Flashcards

noun

bus

/bʌs/

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Definition

A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route

“I take the bus to work because parking in the city is expensive.”

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Practice Exercises

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What is a 'passenger'?