Scenario: Taking a Train or Metro
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Traveler: Hi, is this the train to the city center?
Station Staff: Yes, it is. It leaves in ten minutes.
Traveler: Thank you! Where should I get on?
Station Staff: Use platform 2, just down the stairs.
Traveler: Got it. I appreciate your help.
Station Staff: You're welcome. Have a nice trip!
Examples
1: train
Meaning: A form of transport that runs on tracks.
Sentences Using train for better understanding
1 .I take the train to work every day.
2 .The train is arriving at platform 4.
3 .She missed her train this morning.
2: platform
Meaning: The area where you board a train or metro.
Sentences Using platform for better understanding
1 .Wait on platform 1 for the metro.
2 .The announcement said platform 3.
3 .Let’s meet at the platform entrance.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, does this metro line go to Riverdale?
Metro Staff: No, you need to change at Central Station and take the green line.
Passenger: Alright. How many stops till Central Station?
Metro Staff: It’s five stops from here.
Passenger: Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out.
Metro Staff: No problem. Enjoy your ride!
Examples
1: line
Meaning: A specific route followed by a metro or train.
Sentences Using line for better understanding
1 .The red line stops at the museum.
2 .She always takes the green line.
3 .This line is known for delays.
2: change
Meaning: To switch from one train or metro line to another.
Sentences Using change for better understanding
1 .You need to change at the next station.
2 .He changed lines at the interchange.
3 .Where do I change for the airport line?
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Commuter: Good morning. I'm heading to Lakeside. Which metro route should I take?
Information Desk: Take the blue line towards South Park and transfer at Oak Junction.
Commuter: Alright. Is it a long walk between platforms at Oak Junction?
Information Desk: Not really, just a two-minute walk using the escalator.
Commuter: Thanks for the directions. Do the trains run frequently?
Information Desk: Yes, every 8 to 10 minutes during peak hours.
Examples
1: transfer
Meaning: To switch from one mode or route of transport to another.
Sentences Using transfer for better understanding
1 .I have to transfer to the red line at Union Station.
2 .The app shows the best transfer points.
3 .She transferred from metro to train easily.
2: frequently
Meaning: Happening often or at short intervals.
Sentences Using frequently for better understanding
1 .The metro comes frequently in the morning.
2 .This route is frequently delayed.
3 .They run trains more frequently during holidays.