Welcome to our "English for new immigrants" section. We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
Topic: USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT 1
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
Bus pass, metro pass, etc. = A card that allows you unlimited use of public transportation for one month
Ticket = A piece of paper (that you buy) that gives you the right to use public transport
Ticket machine = A machine where you can buy tickets
Fare inspector = A person who checks whether or not you have a ticket or a pass
Turnstile = A mechanical gate used to let passengers through
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer.
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
You have to get off at the Washington Street stop. = You have to exit (the bus, subway, etc.) at the stop called "Washington Street".
Your bus pass expired last week. = Your bus pass lost its validity last week. You need to get a new bus pass, or renew your old one.
You missed your stop. = You passed the stop where you were supposed to get off.
This ticket is good for 60 minutes. = You can use this ticket for 60 minutes.
Service has been suspended. = The bus/subway route is temporarily not running.
