LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: 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

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.