Scenario: Talking with a Co-passenger
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Passenger 1: Hi, is this bus going to the city center?
Passenger 2: Yes, it will reach there in about 20 minutes.
Passenger 1: Thanks. I'm new here, so I'm not sure about the routes.
Passenger 2: No problem. The city center is the last stop.
Passenger 1: That’s helpful. Thank you!
Passenger 2: You're welcome!
Examples
1: center
Meaning: The main or middle part of a city or place.
Sentences Using center for better understanding
1 .I’m going to the city center.
2 .The bus stops at the shopping center.
3 .Let’s meet at the town center.
2: route
Meaning: The path or direction a vehicle takes.
Sentences Using route for better understanding
1 .Do you know this bus route?
2 .The route goes through the market.
3 .He explained the train route to me.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Commuter 1: Excuse me, do you know how many more stops till Pine Street?
Commuter 2: I think it's about three more stops from here.
Commuter 1: Great, I always get nervous about missing my stop.
Commuter 2: You can ask the driver too. They're usually helpful.
Commuter 1: That’s a good idea. Thanks for your help.
Commuter 2: No worries. I used to get confused too!
Examples
1: stop
Meaning: A place where the vehicle picks up or drops off passengers.
Sentences Using stop for better understanding
1 .It’s the next stop.
2 .I missed my stop once.
3 .The bus stops near the park.
2: nervous
Meaning: Worried or anxious about something.
Sentences Using nervous for better understanding
1 .I feel nervous in new places.
2 .He was nervous about the interview.
3 .Don’t be nervous, just ask someone.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Traveler: Hey, do you take this bus regularly? I'm trying to figure out the schedule.
Co-passenger: Yes, I ride it daily. It usually comes every 20 minutes but can be late during peak hours.
Traveler: Good to know. I'm heading to River Station. Will it stop there?
Co-passenger: Yes, it does. That’s actually one of the major stops.
Traveler: Perfect. Thanks for the info! Public transport can be tricky at first.
Co-passenger: It gets easier once you get used to the routes and timings.
Examples
1: schedule
Meaning: A plan for when things will happen.
Sentences Using schedule for better understanding
1 .The bus schedule is posted at the stop.
2 .My schedule is tight today.
3 .Check the train schedule online.
2: tricky
Meaning: Difficult or complicated.
Sentences Using tricky for better understanding
1 .It’s tricky to find the right platform.
2 .The route can be tricky if you're new.
3 .That situation was a bit tricky to handle.