Scenario: Waiting at a Bus Stop
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Person 1: Is this the stop for bus number 7?
Person 2: Yes, it stops here every 15 minutes.
Person 1: Oh, great. I’m going to the market.
Person 2: Me too! It’s a short ride from here.
Person 1: Do we need to wave for the bus to stop?
Person 2: Yes, just raise your hand when you see it coming.
Examples
1: stop
Meaning: A place where the bus picks up or drops off passengers.
Sentences Using stop for better understanding
1 .This is the last stop.
2 .Wait at the bus stop.
3 .The bus didn’t stop there yesterday.
2: wave
Meaning: To move your hand to signal someone.
Sentences Using wave for better understanding
1 .Wave to the driver to stop the bus.
2 .She waved at the passing bus.
3 .I had to wave to get the bus to stop.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Commuter 1: Excuse me, do you know how long the wait is for bus 12?
Commuter 2: It should arrive in about 10 minutes, I think.
Commuter 1: Thanks. I have an appointment, so I hope it’s on time.
Commuter 2: Usually it’s punctual. You can also check the app.
Commuter 1: Oh, I didn’t know there was an app. That’s helpful.
Commuter 2: Yes, it shows live timings and route maps too.
Examples
1: punctual
Meaning: Happening or doing something at the expected time.
Sentences Using punctual for better understanding
1 .The bus is usually punctual.
2 .Try to be punctual for the meeting.
3 .He’s always punctual with his work.
2: appointment
Meaning: An arrangement to meet someone at a specific time.
Sentences Using appointment for better understanding
1 .I have an appointment at 10 AM.
2 .Don’t miss your appointment.
3 .She scheduled an appointment with the doctor.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Traveler: I’ve been waiting for over 20 minutes. Is the bus running late?
Local: Yes, sometimes traffic causes delays, especially in the morning.
Traveler: Do you think taking a cab would be faster?
Local: Possibly, but it depends on your destination and time.
Traveler: I’m heading to Green Square. Is it walkable from here?
Local: It’s about a 20-minute walk. If you're not in a hurry, it’s a good option.
Examples
1: delay
Meaning: A period when something is late.
Sentences Using delay for better understanding
1 .The bus was delayed due to traffic.
2 .Expect delays during rush hour.
3 .There was a delay in service today.
2: destination
Meaning: The place someone is going to.
Sentences Using destination for better understanding
1 .Green Square is my destination.
2 .Check the destination on the bus sign.
3 .He reached his destination safely.