Useful Vocabulary

transfer (verb): to go from one bus to another using the same ticket

transfer (noun): a piece of paper that shows you paid for a bus and lets you
get on another bus going another way
bus fare: the amount of money to pay the driver
bus route: the way the bus goes; usually associated with a # or place
name
get off: leave the bus
get on/board: enter the bus
rear seats: seating at the back of the bus
aisle: the long hall you walk down
courtesy/reserved/handicapped seating: to be used by those who need
extra time or help to get on or off the bus
public transit: transportation that anyone can use (buses, subways, trains)

1. a bus terminal (n.) 2. a rush hour (n.) 3. a pedestrian (n.)

4. a traffic jam (n.) 5. a queue (n.) 6. an aisle (n.)
7. a double-decker (n.)

A - the times at the beginning and end of the working day when many
people are traveling to or from work
B - a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or
theatre, an aircraft, or train.
C - a person who travels by foot
D - the point where a bus route starts or ends
E - a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move
F - a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
G - a bus that has two storeys or decks.
Tip: On some buses you are supposed to get off at the back of the bus. Sit
or stand near the rear doors to avoid missing your stop. In some countries
you pull a chain or ring a bell before your stop. Many drivers will only stop at
official bus stops. Express buses do not stop at all stops.

Survival Challenge: The bus stop is a great place to practise your English.
What are some ways to start small talk at the bus stop?

What do you find most difficult about using English when travelling?
Do you find any of these phrases related to travel and transport confusing?
Can you think of other useful English travel vocabulary for using different
modes of transport?