Scenario: Asking About Bus Timings
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, do you know when the next bus will arrive?
Local: It should be here in about 10 minutes.
Passenger: Thanks! Does it usually come on time?
Local: Mostly, yes. But sometimes there's a small delay.
Passenger: Alright, I’ll wait here.
Local: No problem. Have a good trip!
Examples
1: arrive
Meaning: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
Sentences Using arrive for better understanding
1 .The bus will arrive soon.
2 .She arrived at the station early.
3 .What time does the train arrive?
2: next
Meaning: Coming immediately after the present one.
Sentences Using next for better understanding
1 .When is the next bus?
2 .I'm waiting for the next train.
3 .The next stop is Central Station.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Hi, could you tell me the schedule for the downtown buses?
Bus Station Staff: Sure. The next one is at 3:15 PM, and the one after that is at 3:45 PM.
Passenger: How long does the ride take?
Bus Station Staff: About 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Passenger: Great, I’ll catch the 3:15 then. Thank you!
Bus Station Staff: You're welcome. Enjoy the ride!
Examples
1: schedule
Meaning: A plan that gives a list of times when events are intended to happen.
Sentences Using schedule for better understanding
1 .The bus schedule is posted on the board.
2 .Do you have the train schedule?
3 .My schedule is tight today.
2: depending on
Meaning: Something that may change based on other factors.
Sentences Using depending on for better understanding
1 .The arrival time may vary depending on traffic.
2 .Depending on the weather, we might cancel the trip.
3 .He might join us depending on his work schedule.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Passenger: Good morning. Could you inform me about the frequency of buses heading to the central market?
Information Desk: Certainly. Buses to the central market depart every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes after 6 PM.
Passenger: That's helpful. When is the next one scheduled?
Information Desk: The next one is due in 12 minutes from platform B.
Passenger: Perfect. Do they usually stick to the timetable?
Information Desk: Yes, they're quite punctual unless there’s unusual traffic.
Examples
1: frequency
Meaning: How often something happens within a specific time period.
Sentences Using frequency for better understanding
1 .The bus frequency increases during rush hours.
2 .Flights operate with high frequency on this route.
3 .We need better frequency for late-night buses.
2: punctual
Meaning: Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.
Sentences Using punctual for better understanding
1 .The buses here are usually very punctual.
2 .Try to be punctual for the interview.
3 .She’s known for being extremely punctual.