Navigating UK public transportation

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Navigating UK public transportation

Warm-up

Have you ever used public transportation in the UK? (Yes, I have. I used...)

Vocabulary Match

journey •• tap-and-go
track •• trip
contactless •• stated
announced •• follow
stops •• path
route •• stations

Vocabulary Answers

journeytrip
trackfollow
contactlesstap-and-go
announcedstated
stopsstations
routepath

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Amira seeks guidance at a transport hub to reach Camden Market, learning about bus routes, payment options, and how to recognise her stop.
Staff:Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Amira:Hi, I'm trying to get to Camden Market, but I'm not sure which bus to take. Could you help?
Staff:Sure. You'll need the number 24 bus from here. It's just outside at Stop D.
Amira:Thanks! Do I need an Oyster card, or can I use a ________ bank card?
Staff:A contactless card works perfectly. It's £1.75 for a single ________.
Amira:That's great. How will I know when I've reached Camden Market?
Staff:The ________ are ________ on the bus, or you can use a travel app like Citymapper to ________ your ________.
Amira:Got it. Thank you so much for your help!
Staff:Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Amira:Hi, I'm trying to get to Camden Market, but I'm not sure which bus to take. Could you help?
Staff:Sure. You'll need the number 24 bus from here. It's just outside at Stop D.
Amira:Thanks! Do I need an Oyster card, or can I use a contactless bank card?
Staff:A contactless card works perfectly. It's £1.75 for a single journey.
Amira:That's great. How will I know when I've reached Camden Market?
Staff:The stops are announced on the bus, or you can use a travel app like Citymapper to track your route.
Amira:Got it. Thank you so much for your help!

Quiz

  1. Which bus does Amira need to take to Camden Market?
  2. Where is the bus stop located?
  3. How much does a single journey cost with a contactless card?
  4. What app can Amira use to track her bus route?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. The number 24 bus.
  2. Stop D.
  3. £1.75.
  4. Citymapper.

True or False

  1. Amira needs an Oyster card for the bus. T F
  2. The bus stops are announced on the bus. T F
  3. Amira is travelling to Camden Passage. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. True
  3. False

Discussion

  1. Have you ever taken a bus in a foreign country? How was your experience?
  2. What are some challenges you think foreigners might face when using public transport in London?
  3. How do you usually plan your route when travelling in a new city?
  4. What's the most interesting place you've visited using public transport?
  5. What do you think are the benefits of using public transport instead of driving?

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