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There are as many means of transport as you can only 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 becomes 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. And 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 people.

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

Planе 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 transportation as imaginable. 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 a 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 anywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driver's license and driving regulations 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 it all. The bus fare is significantly lower than the cost of using a car.

The bicycle is popular with young people. They use it during the warmer months to travel around the city or to nearby places. This is useful and accessible to most people.

The train is popular for its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can arrange a long train journey without paying a lot.

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

The top class vehicle is a ship. I'm not talking about those little ordinary ships, but those that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often called liners.

Well, we just need to pick one that we like and fully enjoy it.

Phrases:

car producers and car brands- producers machines and brands machines

to travel by car - To travel by car

a driving license - driving license

a dream comes true- dream comes true

to enjoy the view- enjoy kind

the cost of traveling- price trips

to be popular among- to be popular among

travel around the city- travel around the city

to beaffordable - be permissive (monetarily)

don’t need to pay a lot - you don't need to pay a lot

travel across the oceans- travel across oceans

to pick up sth - select something

The a list of English words on the topic "Transport" suitable for those who continue to learn English (both independently and with a teacher). The list is quite complete: you can independently choose words to study, which are divided into categories: means of transport, verbs, stable combinations and phrasal verbs, people, transport problems... The most difficult words are transcribed. The list of English words can also be copied from the site and printed. Additionally attached exercises to consolidate vocabulary.

I. Means of Transport:

1.means of transport - means of transport (singular, plural)
2. vehicle [‘viːɪkl] - vehicle
3. balloon - balloon
4.helicopter - helicopter
5.plane / airplane - plane
6.car / taxi - car / taxi
7.bus / coach - regular / sightseeing bus
8. double-decker bus - double-decker bus
9.van / lorry - van / truck
10.train - train
11. underground - metro
12.ship - ship
13.ferry - ferry
14.yacht - yacht
15.bike / motorbike - bike / motorcycle

II. Transport Verbs:

16.reach / get to - get to
7.arrive in / at - arrive at (big city / place)
18.go on foot / walk - go on foot
19.go by car / bus / etc. - to drive by car
20. cycle [‘saɪkl] - ride a bike
21. drive a car - drive a car
22. ride a bike / a horse - ride a bike / horse
23.sail - to sail
24. fly - to fly
25. hitchhike - hitchhiking

III. Collocations:

26.go by car (taxi, etc.) - go by car (taxi, etc.)
27.go on foot - go on foot
28. go on a trip - go on a trip
29.take a taxi - take a taxi
30.catch a bus / a train - catch a bus / train
31. miss a bus / a train - miss a bus / train
32. get on a bus / a train - take a bus / train
33. get off a bus / a train - get off the bus / train
34. get into a car / a taxi - get into a car / taxi
35. get off a car / a taxi - get out of the car / taxi
36. go hitchhiking ['hɪʧhaɪkɪŋ] - hitchhiking
37. it takes me (...) to get to - I need (time) to get to ...

IV. People:

38.cyclist / motorcyclist - cyclist / motorcyclist
39. driver / lorry driver - driver / truck driver
40. passenger - passenger
41. pedestrian - pedestrian

V. Transport Problems:

42. accident - accident, accident
43. have an accident - get into an accident
44. air pollution - air pollution
45.car fumes - exhaust fumes
46.Dangerous driving - dangerous driving style
47. a lot of traffic - difficult traffic
48.few pedestrian (zebra) crossings - few pedestrian crossings
49. narrow roads - narrow roads
50. overcrowding - overpopulation
51. queues at the bus stops - queues at the bus stops
52. roadworks - road works
53. ticket prices - ticket prices
54. traffic lights - traffic lights
55. traffic jams - traffic jams
56. get stuck in a jam - get stuck in a traffic jam
57. delays - delays on the route

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Transport. Vocabulary consolidation exercises

Exercise 1. Match definitions to verbs of movement: travel, cycle, walk, sail (2), fly (2)

1. travel by bike
2. go by boat
3. go by plane
4. go by air
5. go on foot
6. go by sea

Exercise 2.Match 2-line words and write them down.

(1) ticket, double-decker, traffic (2), means of, car, lorry, pedestrian, go on, go

(2) fumes, jams, driver, transport, foot, bus, price, crossing, lights, by air

Exercise 3. Insert words into sentences: roadworks, off, underground, pedestrian, helicopter

1. A ________ is an aircraft that uses rotating wings called blades to fly.
2. The ___________ is a railway system in which electric trains travel mainly below the ground.
3. There are delays on our main motorway because of ______________.
4. A _______________ is a person who is walking in a street.
5. Is this Mayakovskaya Street or should I get _______________ at the next stop?

Exercise 4.Insert the words: take off, a motorbike, trips, an accident, carriages, flight, traffic jams, check, passenger, get to

Edgar Allan Poe wrote: "No transport will be passing if you don't know where to go." Have you already found out where to go? Then it only remained to find the passing transport. In this phrasebook, we will write useful phrases in English for communicating on the 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 provide a list of basic vocabulary that you will definitely need. These are the names of vehicles, the main types of cars in English, and other useful words.

Have you noticed that the word "bus" has two definitions: bus and coach? What is the difference? The word bus is usually used to refer to a bus that is used within a city to get to work, school, etc. Coach is a long-distance bus designed to travel on highways. It transports people 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 Great Britain, while in this country the word subway is used for an underground passage. And in the USA, on the contrary, they prefer to call the subway with the word subway. The word metro is most popular in Europe, but it can also be used in the United States. The word underground is also used in various countries, but it is less common.

The list of words with types of cars will be useful for you 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 mini-van (minivan) if you are traveling in a large company, or a small car (compact) if you want to save on gas.

We have also suggested a few words to denote the word “crossroads”. Crossroads typically denotes the intersection of two roads at right angles. T-junction - the intersection of two roads in the form of the letter T. Intersection is also an intersection, this word is widely used in the United States.

Phrases in English for getting around on a bus or subway

So, you've decided to get around the city by bus or metro. In this case, you will need to find out which bus or train to 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:

The following may be answered:

If you are going 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 area. This pass will save you up to 30-40% of the cost of tickets.

Well, here you are, boarded the long-awaited bus. Here you will also need knowledge of some phrases in English, for example, to ask your 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 using 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 disabled people, elderly people, passengers with children.

We ask a passerby where the nearest station is:

We communicate in the metro carriage / bus cabin:

How to order a taxi in English

If in their 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.

For a 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 things easier for yourself? You can ask the receptionist to call a taxi for you. To do this, tell me 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 the taxi driver and resolve all issues, you can use the following phrases:

We ask the hotel administrator to call a taxi:

Conversation with a taxi driver:

Now see how to order a taxi 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 movement by your own car, or rather by a rented car. Personal transport will allow you to be independent of 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 conditions for using this service even before traveling, thus saving you a lot of time.

Do not forget to clarify the driving conditions at the place of residence: in some countries you can use a license issued in your home country, in others you can only use an international driving 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 certainly be asked to present for the 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 drop off locations where you can drop off your 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, for such a service you will have to pay an additional amount.

Usually, you can rent a car with a full tank of fuel, but during its use you will most likely have to use a refueling service. In addition, an oil change or the service of a mechanic may be required. In this case, you will need knowledge of a few phrases:

We suggest watching a video on how to rent a car in English.

Road orientation

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

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

On the way, you may need a map of highways and some phrases to help you ask where you should go. Use the following questions:

To understand what you are being answered, refer to the article "", and also see 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 your trip, and then it will go smoothly and pleasantly. We wish you only comfortable and memorable travel!

Complete list of words and phrases for download

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CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW ITEMS: car, transport, bus, subway, tram, trolleybus, train, plane, ship, helicopter, boat, truck, driver, pilot, captain, traffic rules, garage, parking lot, 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, passenger, cargo, ambulance, fire, cleaning, railway, city, country roads, tram, trolleybus, bus stop, underground, river, sea, snow, militia.

ACTIONS: drive, swim, fly, honk, stop, turn, transport, stand, repair, repair, break down, sail off, take off, sit down, brake, get under way, skip, taxi, skid.

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

CHOOSE VERBS:
The bus - rides, transports people, turns, brakes ..
Ship - sails, sails, moors ...

Pick up an item for a sign:
Old - …
New - …
Freight - ...
Fast - ...

DESCRIBE TRANSPORTATION BY PLAN:
Name
What does it consist of (what's on top, bottom, side, front, back, inside)?
What is it for?
What actions does it take?
Compare two types of transport.
What are common and what are the differences (according to the description plan).

TRANSPORTATION - a set of vehicles (trains, steamers, cars, etc.), as well as a separate type of these means. Railway, passenger, water transport. Urban transport work.

Modes of transport: ground (rail, city), underground, air, water.

Ground transportation:

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

Underground transport: metro. The underground is a city electric road, usually underground.

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

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

TYPES OF TRANSPORT: cargo and passenger. Cargo - goods, things that are transported somewhere. A passenger is someone who is riding or going to ride something.

PARTS OF TRANSPORT: headlight, body, cabin, motor, wheel, doors, tires, trunk, steering wheel, seat, pedals, brake, tail, propeller, ladder, salon, cabin, deck, mast, side, stern, hold, lifebuoy, porthole.

TRANSPORT CONTROL AND ITS SERVICE: driver, carriage driver, driver, chauffeur, motorcyclist, cyclist, captain, pilot, pilot, helicopter pilot, flight attendant, navigator, controller, passenger, sailor, astronaut.

PLACES OF STAY OF TRANSPORT AND PEOPLE USING IT: railway station, airport, airfield, helicopter station, pier, port, garage, trolleybus park, auto-bus park, space, depot.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS:

1. What kind of transport is there?
a) What is the name of the transport that floats on water?
b) Is it traveling by rail?
c) Moves on the ground?
d) Underground?
e) Does it fly through the air?
2. Name (list) land (railway, city), underground, water, air transport?
3. What types of cars do you know? (cargo, passenger, special).
4. What types of trains do you know? (passenger, commodity).
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 a car, plane, ship, train, tram, motorcycle, etc.? (driver, pilot, pilot, captain, machinist, etc.).
11. What professions are associated with driving a vehicle?
12. What should be a driver, chauffeur, machinist, captain, etc.? (attentive, polite, courteous, neat, strict, executive, etc.).
13. Do you like to travel by public transport?
14. What kind of transport do you have at home?
15. Would you like to become a driver of any transport?
16. Tell us, what kind of transport do you take to get to kindergarten?
17. How far did you travel from home and on what?

RIDDLES.

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

Very early outside the window - knocking, and ringing, and commotion.
Red houses walk along straight steel tracks. (Tram)

A locomotive without wheels, that's a miracle - a locomotive.
Didn't he go crazy - went straight on the sea? (steamer)

Does not flap a wing, but flies,
Not a bird, but overtakes everyone (plane)

Runs and shoots, grumbles patter
Tram can't keep up with this rattle (motorcycle)

For me to take you, I don't need oats,
Feed me gasoline, give me rubber on my hooves
And then, raising dust, it will run ... (car)

What a miracle - the white house, there are many children in it.
Wears rubber shoes and feeds on gasoline (bus)

DIDACTIC GAME "SPEAK A SPOT"

The word is hidden somewhere.
The word hid and waits.
“Let the guys find me
Well, who will find me? "
The house on the rails is right there
He will whisk everyone away in five minutes.
You sit down and don't yawn -
Departing ... (tram)

Will not go without gasoline
No bus, no ... (car)

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

Early in the morning along the road
Dew glistens on the grass.
Legs ride along 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 have a pedal too.
Who is not a coward or a coward,
I'll pump that one dashingly.
I have no motor.
What is my name? ... (bike)

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

I call it a dump truck,
I dump myself ... (load)

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

Clung to the back tire
Bear rides ... (car)

The whole world read
The news in the newspapers
What Belka and Strelka
We flew in ... (rockets)

Without acceleration, it soars up,
It resembles a dragonfly.
Takes flight
Rotary-winged ... (helicopter)

There is silence in this house
Many windows, one door.
The house flies into the sky.
The whole country is behind the window.
The house went flying.
So this is ... (plane)

Past the grove, past the yar,
Rides without smoke, rushes without steam
Steam locomotive sister ...
Who is she? ... (train)

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

I began to create a fleet.
Sponge turned into ... (raft)

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

As the great American writer and essayist William Burroughs used to say: "You don't have to live, but travel is necessary." And in order for the journey to be comfortable, it is necessary to have a minimum vocabulary for travel, of which the modes of transport are an integral part. Today we will not only discuss the "bus" in English, but also consider the necessary verbs of movement. Having memorized this small "traveler's dictionary", you can easily get from point "A" to point "B", wherever you are. Check it out

Main types of transport

In general, modes of transport in English sound like "means of transport". And now in more detail about how to say "train" in English or what you can use to move around the world:

Let's recall the difference between American English (AmE) and British (BrE). Try to focus on the option that is closer to your interlocutor.

Movement verbs

It is certainly necessary to know the name of this or that vehicle, but you should also skillfully operate with the verbs that are combined with them. Everyone knows that “ go"- this is in English to go, go, fly, and in general - the main verb of movement. In this case, when specifying the type of transport, you should use the preposition "by" after the verb: "go by ship", "go by plane", "go by car", etc. The exceptions are the expressions “ride a horse” and “walk” (on feet). The preposition "on" should be used here: "go on foot", "go on horse". The synonymous verb for "go" is "travel". It can also be used in these phrases with prepositions.

If we are talking about "riding" - on a bicycle, horse or motorcycle, then you should use the verb " ride":" Ride a horse "," ride a bike "," ride a bicycle. "

In the case when you are driving a car, use the verb “ drive":" To drive a car. "

Are you planning to fly an airplane? In English " take off"(Take off) and" land"(To land).

When talking about movement on water, you should use the verbs “ sail"(To sail, sail) and" dock"(Moor, moor).

With all types of transport, you can use the verbs: “ arrive"(To arrive)," depart"(To sail off, to depart)," leave"(To leave, to leave)," take»(Use any kind of transport, go by something). For example:

• The train arrives at 7p.m.- The train arrives at 7pm.
• The plane departed on time.- The plane left on time.
• We want to leave ASAP.- We want to leave as early as possible.
• I don’t want to go on foot, let’s take a bus instead.“I don’t want to walk, let's take the bus instead.

To be more specific, use the verbs “ get on"(Sit down) and" get off"(Get off):" get on the plane "," get off the bus ". But in the case of a car or a taxi, use the prepositions "in" and "out of" instead of "on" "off":

• Hurry up! Get in the car!- Quicker! Get in the car!
• No, I don’t want to get out of the taxi.- No, I don't want to get out of the taxi.

And finally, we would like to introduce you to the very popular expression “ take a ride", Which translates as" ride, ride ":

• Mr. Anderson, let’s take a ride.- Mr. Anderson, let's take a ride.

After you've familiarized yourself with the basic vocabulary, see some other words that might be helpful.

In the airoport

departure- departure
exit- output
check-in desk- registration desk
arrival- arrival
nursery- room for mother and child
baggage carousel- baggage claim track
boarding- landing
boarding pass- boarding pass
carry-on bag / hand luggage- carry-on baggage
ticket- ticket
passport- passport
reservation- reservation
flight- flight
overweight- overweight
waiting room- passenger lounge, waiting room
gate- output
customs supervision- customs control
destination- destination

At the train station

booking/ticket office- ticket office for the sale and booking of tickets
trolley- luggage trolley
porter- porter
compartment- compartment
restaurant / buffet / dining car- dining car, restaurant car
timetable / indicator board- train schedule
seat- a place
penalty fare- penalty for unpaid travel
carriage- railway carriage
railway line- rails
railway station- passenger station
express train- express train
ticket barrier- turnstile

On the ship

life belt /boat / jacket- lifebuoy / boat / vest
harbor- harbor
deck- deck
cruise- cruise
car deck- car compartment
crossing- sea voyage, crossing
crew- ship crew
rough/calm sea- storm / calm
cabin / cuddy- cabin / cabin on a small ship
seasick- nausea associated with motion sickness
to embark / disembark- get on / off the ship

After studying this article, you can not only say "plane" in English, but you can easily ask about the time of departure / arrival, flight number, and so on. Feel free to travel and expand your boundaries with EnglishDom. Still have questions? Then write to our online tutors urgently! They will not only help you find a way out of the situation, but will also be happy to share their travel experiences.

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