Transport words. Transport in English. Types of vehicles in English

Hello dear readers! The modern world is unthinkable without vehicles. Since ancient times, people have been looking for ways to make their movement faster and easier. The vehicle has gradually evolved from horses, deer and dogs to airplanes and helicopters. Every day we are faced with at least one type of transportation devices - bicycles, trains, buses, cars. Therefore, the topic of transport in English is very important.

The vehicle connects peoples, countries and continents. In the US and UK, modes of transport such as underground and surface trains, taxis, buses, planes and, of course, a private car are very popular. They offer residents of large cities an efficient, convenient and fast way to travel. But such a vehicle as a trolleybus and tram in Western cities is rare, mainly in museums.

In addition, unlike Russian fares, in America and Britain, fares are charged for the distance. Entering public transport, the passenger tells the driver the destination, and he, in turn, punches him a ticket with the required amount. As for sea and air vehicles, everything here is the same as with us, paying for a ticket. Except the amounts are different.

I have prepared for you a convenient table in which you will find the translation into English and the pronunciation of a particular word:

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By the way, despite the fact that there is a phrase in the phrase book that asks if a passenger gets off at the next stop, in Western countries it is not customary in transport to ask “Are you getting off at the next one?”. This question will only betray you as a foreigner from Russia or the CIS countries. English-speakers themselves explain this way “we just shove”, that is, “we push the crowd” and maybe say “excuse me”.

Types of vehicles in English

As you know, transport is divided into several types and subspecies:

• Ground-underground (railway, special, personal, etc.)
• Air (military, passenger, cargo)
• Maritime (military, passenger, cargo)

Now we can specifically study the types of vehicles themselves using a transcription table. The translation is presented both in Russian and in English:

TRANSPORT, noun. Unknown the same as transportation; transportation, delivery from one place to another of goods or passengers

TRANSPORT, noun. Unknown one or another type, set of means of transportation; branch of the national economy associated with the transportation of people and goods

TRANSPORT, noun. A consignment of dispatched, transported or received goods delivered at the same time

TRANSPORT, noun. Military convoy or collection of vehicles for special purposes

TRANSPORT, noun. Military, marine maritime cargo or passenger ship

TRANSPORT, noun. Special, comp. an instant messaging service that allows messages to pass between different networks

TRANSPORT, noun. Accounting same as report; transferring the amount to another page

TRANSPORT, noun. (transport) jarg., card argo transferring a bet to another card in gambling

Explanatory Dictionary of Ushakov

TRANSPORT, transport, m. (from Latin transporto - I endure). 1. (transport) units only Action on verb. to transport; transportation, delivery (of goods, passengers, etc.) from one place to another. Transportation of bread by rail. Continuous transport of goods. 2. (transport) units only Some type of means of transport. City transport (cars, trams). Underground transport (eg in mines). Railway transport. Water transport. Horse-drawn transport. Air Transport. Automobile transport. Transport driver. || A branch of the national economy serving various types of transportation. Transport work. The growth of Soviet transport. 3. (transport). A batch of goods delivered at the same time. Large transports of bread. 4. (transport). Convoy or set of vehicles for special purposes (military). Sanitary transport. Artillery transport. Divisional transport. 5. (transport). Vessel (navy) for the transport of goods or people (military sea). Mine transport. 6. (transport). transfer of the amount to another page, the same as the report in 2 digits. (buhg.). 7. (transport). In gambling, transferring a bet to another card (card slang). He recognized some of the banknotes, which passed from hand to hand several times by corners and transports. L. Tolstoy.

Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary

TRANSPORT, French transportation of goods, delivery. | Convoy, goods or supplies convoy. | Transportation, cargo state-owned ship. | Transferring the total, in account books, from page to page. | In gambling. games: transferring the bet to another card. Transport, to transport in different. value related. Translortire, goniometer, projectile for drawing angles, by degrees, on paper. -tyre drawing corners.

Modern explanatory dictionary

"TRANSPORT", publishing house, Moscow. Created in 1964 on the basis of the publishing houses Transzheldorizdat (founded in 1923), Avtotransizdat (1953), Sea Transport, and River Transport (both in 1954). Literature on all types of transport, educational literature, information and reference publications for passengers, magazines, posters, etc.

TRANSPORT (from lat. transporto - I move), a branch of material production that transports people and goods. Distinguish land, water and air transport. Ground types: railway, automobile and pipeline; water - sea and river; air - aviation. Transport is subdivided into public transport serving the sphere of circulation and the population, non-public transport (internal movement of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, etc.), as well as personal use transport. It is also divided into passenger and cargo.

Wise words

Misuse of words leads to errors in thought and then in practical life.

Dmitry Ivanovich Pisarev

Edgar Allan Poe wrote: "No transport will be passing if you do not know where to go." Do you already know where you want to go? Then it remains only to find a passing transport. In this phrasebook, we will write useful phrases in English for communicating on a bus or train, ordering a taxi, and renting a car. Go!

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Modes of transport in English

And by tradition, at the beginning of our article we want to give a list of basic vocabulary that you will definitely need. These are the names of vehicles, the main types of cars in English, as well as other useful words.

Have you noticed that the word "bus" has two definitions: bus and coach? What is the difference? The word bus usually refers to a bus used within the city to get to work, school, etc. Coach is an intercity bus designed to travel on highways. It transports people over long distances, so sometimes it even has a toilet.

Let's try to figure out what word to call the metro in English. The word tube is widely used in the UK, while in this country the word subway refers to an underpass. And in the USA, on the contrary, they prefer to call the subway the word subway. The word metro is most popular in Europe, but can also be used in the US. The word underground is also used in different countries, but it is less common.

A list of words with types of cars will come in handy if you want to rent a car abroad: you will need to explain what kind of transport you need. So, for example, you can take a minivan (minivan) if you are traveling with a large group, or a small car (compact) if you want to save on gasoline.

To designate the word "crossroads" we also proposed a few words. Crossroads, as a rule, means the intersection of two roads at a right angle. T-junction - the intersection of two roads in the form of the letter T. Intersection - also a crossroads, this word is widely used in the USA.

Phrases in English for getting around on the bus or subway

So, you have decided to move around the city by bus or subway. In this case, you will need to find out which bus or train you take (to take a bus / the subway), where is the nearest stop and where you can buy a ticket (ticket). The phrases for traveling by metro and bus are almost identical, if necessary, just replace bus with tube, subway train. Use the following phrases for information:

You may be told the following:

If you intend to use public transport frequently, we recommend purchasing a single travel card instead of regular tickets. You can use it in different modes of transport within a certain territory. This pass will allow you to save up to 30-40% of the cost of tickets.

Well, here you sit on the long-awaited bus. Here you will also need to know some phrases in English, for example, to check with a fellow traveler when you need to get off or where to make a transfer.

On the bus, fellow travelers and the driver can answer your questions with the following phrases:

By the way, while traveling in public transport, you can see the inscription Reserved for the handicapped, the elderly and passengers with children. These are places for the disabled, the elderly, passengers with children.

We ask a passer-by where the nearest station is:

We communicate in the subway car / bus:

How to order a taxi in English

If in our native country our people do not go to the bakery by taxi, then abroad this type of transport is one of the most popular and convenient. Therefore, if you want to move around the city in comfort, learn the phrases that will help you order a taxi in English.

To get the phone number, ask the receptionist at your hotel: Could you give me the number for a taxi service? (Could you give me the taxi phone number?) Want to make it easy for yourself? You can ask the receptionist to call you a taxi. To do this, tell where you are going to go: Could you call me a taxi, please? I am going to the theater (Could you call me a taxi? I'm going to the theater).

Taxis can also be found on the street. To do this, use the following phrases:

To communicate with a taxi driver and resolve all issues, you can use the following phrases:

We ask the hotel administrator to call a taxi:

Conversation with the taxi driver:

Now look how to order a taxi correctly and communicate with a taxi driver in English.

How to rent a car abroad

What could be more convenient than getting around the city by taxi? Perhaps, only the movement in your own car, or rather in a rental car. Personal transport will allow you not to depend on the bus schedule and the taxi driver's driving style. If you are going to rent a car abroad, be sure to learn the modes of transport in English from our first table.

We recommend that you look on the Internet a few days before the trip, which companies provide cars for rent. You will be able to compare prices and terms of using this service even before your trip, thus saving a lot of time.

Be sure to check the driving conditions at your place of stay: in some countries you can use a license issued in your home country, in others you can only use an international driver's license.

So, you have found the company you need and you know what kind of car you need. Prepare your passport and driver's license, because they will be asked to present them for paperwork for renting a car. Use the phrases from the following dialogue to rent a car in English.

Any company will provide you with a list of special points (list of drop off locations) where you can return the car. However, in some cases, you can leave the car, for example, near the airport, and the representative of the company will pick it up from there. However, you will have to pay an additional fee for this service.

Usually the rental car is given with a full tank of fuel, but during the time you use it, you will most likely have to use the services of refueling. In addition, you may need an oil change or a mechanic. In this case, you will need to know a few phrases:

We offer you to watch a video on how to rent a car in English.

Orientation on the road

While driving, you may need to know the following symbols:

Have you noticed the interesting phrase dead end? Thus are called streets that end in a dead end. At the beginning of such streets, a sign with the inscription Dead end will definitely hang, so look carefully around.

On the road, you may need a map of highways (map of highways), as well as the knowledge of some phrases that will help you ask where you should go. Use the following questions:

To understand what they answer you, refer to the article "", and also look at the following phrases that a foreigner can use to help you reach your destination:

Now you know how easy it is to use public transport in English, order a taxi or rent a car. Learn phrases from our simple phrasebook before the trip, and then it will be easy and pleasant. We wish you only comfortable and memorable trips!

Complete list of words and phrases for download

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There are as many means of transport as you can imagine. They are a bus, a bicycle, a car, a ship, a train, a plane and so on. And today I want to discuss all of them.

The most popular means of transport is a car. Nowadays there are so many car producers and brands that a car is becoming the most popular and comfortable type of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driving license and the foreign country rules. A dream of many people is to buy a car and for most of them it comes true.

Another popular transport is a bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all these. The cost of traveling by bus is much lower than that of a car.

Bicycle is popular among young people. They use it during the warm seasons to travel around the city or the nearby places. It's healthy and affordable for most of the people.

Train is popular for its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can make a long journey on the train and don't need to pay a lot for it.

Plane is popular for its speed but the cost is quite high. It is thought to be the safest means of transport among all. The most luxurious means of transport is a ship. I mean not those small ordinary ships, but the ones that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often called liners.

So we just need to pick up the one we like and completely enjoy it.

Translation:

There are as many modes of transport as you can possibly imagine. This is a bus, bicycle, car, ship, train, plane and so on. And today I want to discuss them.

The most popular means of transportation is the car. Nowadays, there are so many car manufacturers and so many brands that the car is becoming the most popular and comfortable mode of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driver's license and driving rules in another country. Buying a car is a dream of many people, and for most it comes true.

Another popular means of transport is the bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all this. The cost of a bus ride is much lower than the cost of using a car.

The bicycle is popular among young people. They use it during the warm season to travel around the city or to nearby places. It is useful and accessible to most people.

The train is popular due to its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can arrange a long train journey and you don't have to pay much for it.

The aircraft is popular due to its speed, but its cost is quite high. It is considered the safest mode of transport among all.

A vehicle from the highest class is a ship. I'm not talking about those small ordinary ships, but those that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often referred to as liners.

Well, we just have to pick the one we like and enjoy it completely.

Phrases:

car producers and car brands- manufacturers machines and brands machines

to travel by car - To travel by car

a driving license - rights (car)

a dream comes true- dream comes true

to enjoy the view- enjoy view

the cost of travel- price travels

to be popular among- be popular among

travel around the city- travel around the city

to beaffordable - to be affordable (monetary)

don't need to pay a lot - no need to pay much

travel across the oceans- travel across oceans

to pick up sth - select something

CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW SUBJECTS: car, transport, bus, subway, tram, trolleybus, train, plane, ship, helicopter, boat, truck, driver, pilot, captain, traffic rules, garage, parking, stop, sidewalk, rails, road , rocket, controller, conductor, station, airport, port, pier, airfield, wheel, steering wheel, door, glass, headlights, hood, trunk, pump, driver, boat, ticket, rails, sleepers, rocket, electric train, dump truck, taxi , cart, bicycle, motorcycle, tractor, harvester, subway, accident.

SIGNS: land, water, air, horse-drawn, fast, fast, jet, passenger, car, cargo, ambulance, fire, cleaning, railway, city, country roads, tram, trolleybus, bus stop, underground, river, sea, snow removal, police.

ACTIONS: drive, swim, fly, honk, stop, turn, transport, stop, repair, repair, break, cast off, take off, sit down, brake, start off, skip, taxi, skid.

CHILDREN SHOULD BE ABLE TO NAME IN ONE WORD:
Carries milk - a milk truck.
Concrete interferes - a concrete mixer.
Carries cement - a cement truck.
Carries water - a water carrier.

CHOOSE VERBS:
Bus - rides, transports people, turns, slows down ..
The ship is sailing, sailing, mooring ...

SELECT OBJECT TO SIGN:
Old - …
New - …
Cargo - ...
Speedy -…

DESCRIPTION OF PLAN TRANSPORT:
Name
What does it consist of (what is above, below, side, front, back, inside)?
What is it for?
What actions does it perform?
Compare two modes of transport.
What is common and what are the differences (according to the description plan).

TRANSPORT - a set of vehicles (trains, ships, cars, etc.), as well as a separate type of these vehicles. Railway, passenger, water transport. The work of urban transport.

Types of transport: ground (railway, city), underground, air, water.

Ground transport:

A) railway: train (cars, steam locomotive, diesel locomotive), electric train.
b) urban: passenger car, trucks (truck, dump truck, van, cistern), bus, trolleybus, tram, bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter, special vehicles (ambulance, fire, police, emergency, taxi).

Underground transport: metro. Metropolitan - an urban electric road, usually underground.

Air transport: balloon, airplane, helicopter, rocket, spaceship.

Water transport: boat (motor, oar, with a sail, underwater), boat, steamer, ship, barge, icebreaker, motor ship, raft.

TYPES OF TRANSPORT: cargo and passenger. Cargo - goods, things that are transported somewhere. A passenger is one who rides or intends to ride on something.

PARTS OF TRANSPORT: headlight, body, cab, engine, wheel, doors, tires, trunk, steering wheel, seat, pedals, brake, tail, propeller, gangway, saloon, cabin, deck, mast, sides, stern, hold, lifebuoy, porthole.

TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT AND ITS SERVICE: driver, car driver, driver, chauffeur, motorcyclist, cyclist, captain, pilot, pilot, helicopter pilot, flight attendant, navigator, controller, passenger, sailor, cosmonaut.

PLACES OF STAY OF TRANSPORT AND PEOPLE USING IT: railway station, airport, airfield, heliport, wharf, port, garage, trolleybus depot, bus depot, space, depot.

QUESTIONS FOR THE CONVERSATION:

1. What kind of transport is there?
a) What is the name of the vehicle that floats on water?
b) Traveling by rail?
c) Does it move on the ground?
d) underground?
d) Does it fly through the air?
2. Name (list) ground (rail, city), underground, water, air transport?
3. What kinds of machines do you know? (cargo, passenger, special).
4. What types of trains do you know? (passenger, cargo).
5. What types of aircraft do you know? (passenger, military).
6. What types of boats do you know? (motor, rowing, sailing, underwater).
7. Show and name the parts of the machines? (wheels, cab, body, headlights, steering wheel, doors).
8. Show and name the parts of the boat? (mast, sail, oars, etc.).
9. Show and name the parts of the ship? aircraft?
10. Who drives the car, plane, ship, train, tram, motorcycle, etc.? (driver, pilot, pilot, captain, machinist, etc.).
11. What professions are related to driving?
12. What should be the driver, chauffeur, machinist, captain, etc.? (attentive, polite, courteous, accurate, strict, executive, etc.).
13. Do you like to travel by transport?
14. What transport do you have at home?
15. Would you like to become a driver of some transport?
16. Tell me, what transport do you use to get to the kindergarten?
17. How far did you leave home and on what?

PUZZLES.

A house is driving along the asphalt, there are a lot of children in it.
And there are reins above the roof, he cannot walk without them. (trolleybus)

Very early outside the window - knocking, and ringing, and confusion.
Red houses go along straight steel paths. (Tram)

A steam locomotive without wheels, that's a miracle - a steam locomotive.
Has he gone mad - has he gone straight across the sea? (steamboat)

Does not flap its wings, but flies,
Not a bird, but overtakes everyone (airplane)

Rushing and shooting, grumbling in a patter
The tram can't keep up with this chatterer (motorcycle)

To take you, I don't need oats,
Feed me gasoline, give me rubber on the hooves,
And then, having raised the dust, it will run .... (car)

What a miracle - the white house, there are a lot of kids in it.
Wears rubber shoes and eats gasoline (bus)

DIDACTIC GAME “SPELL A WORD”

The word is hidden somewhere.
The word is hidden and waiting.
“Let the guys find me
So who will find me?
House on rails right there
He will kill everyone in five minutes.
You sit down and don't yawn
Departs ... (tram)

Won't run without gas
No bus, no ... (car)

He rides on two wheels
Does not skid on slopes
And there is no gas in the tank -
This is my... (bike)

Early in the morning along the road
Dew glistens on the grass.
Feet go down the road
And two wheels are running.
The riddle has an answer.
This is my... (bike)

I don't look like a piano
But I also have a pedal.
Who is not a coward and not a coward,
I'll ride that famously.
I don't have a motor.
What's my name? ... (a bike)

Runs fast in the wind
Without oars and a motor ... (sailboat)

I'm called a dump truck
I myself dump ... (cargo)

Feed me gasoline
Give rubber on the hooves,
And then, raising the dust,
Runs .... (car)

Clinging to the rear tire
The bear rides ... (car)

The whole world has read
Newspaper announcement,
What Belka and Strelka
We flew in ... (rockets)

Takes off without acceleration
Reminds me of a dragonfly.
Takes flight
Rotary ... (helicopter)

Silence in this house
Many windows, one door.
The house is flying into the sky.
Behind the window is the whole country.
The house went flying.
So this is ... (airplane)

Past the grove, past the Yar,
Rushing without smoke, Rushing without steam
Steam locomotive sister...
Who is she? ... (train)

The driver drove to the store
Lots of brooms and baskets.
How nice it was Zina
Sitting with him in ... (cabin)

I started building a fleet.
The sponge turned into ... (raft)

There are no clouds on the horizon
But an umbrella opened up in the sky.
In a few minutes,
Dropped ... (parachute)