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Hello. Welcome back to Daily English Talk.
Hi everyone. It's great to see you again. I'm Emma and I'm Jack. We're here to help you practice your English.
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Let's get started.
So, Emma, how are you today?
I'm very well, thank you, Jack. And you?
I'm a little tired, but I'm happy to be here. Did you have a good weekend?
I did. It was very relaxing. I visited my family.
Oh, that's nice. What did you do?
We had a big dinner on Saturday and on Sunday we went for a walk in the park. It was very peaceful.
A walk in the park sounds perfect. My weekend was busy. I cleaned my apartment.
Oh, cleaning. That is important but not so fun.
No, it is not fun. But now my apartment is very clean. So, Jack, how did you get to the studio today?
I came by bus. The number 25 bus.
Oh, the bus. Was it busy this morning?
Yes, very busy. Many people were going to work. I had to stand for the first 10 minutes.
Oh, no. I'm sorry. Standing on a moving bus is not easy.
No, it isn't. But then one person left and I got a seat. It was much better.
That's good. I came by car today.
Was the traffic bad?
Not too bad. It was a little slow near the city center. There was a lot of traffic.
I always see many cars in the city center. Do you usually drive to work?
No, not usually. I normally take the train.
Why do you normally take the train?
It's easier. I can read a book on the train. Driving can be stressful with all the traffic.
That's true. I like the bus for the same reason. I can listen to music or just look out the window.
Exactly. So, you take the bus every day?
Almost every day. Sometimes if the weather is nice, I ride my bicycle.
You ride a bicycle? That's great exercise.
It is. And it's good for the environment. But when it rains, I don't ride my bicycle.
Of course. No one likes a wet bicycle.
True. How do you get to your family's house? It's far, right?
Yes, it is far. I go by train. It's a long train ride. About 2 hours.
2 hours? That is a long time.
It is, but I like it. I look out the window. I see the countryside. It's beautiful. Sometimes I sleep a little.
That does sound nice. I need to take a train trip soon. I like long trips by train.
You should. Where would you like to go?
Maybe to the beach. I love the beach.
How do you get to the beach?
I usually go by car with my friends. It's more fun with friends. We talk and listen to music.
Yes. Traveling with friends is always fun. Do you sing songs in the car?
Always. We sing very badly, but it's fun. The trip is about 3 hours. 3 hours is a long time to sing.
Yes. Our voices are very tired after the trip.
I believe you. What about airplanes? Do you like to fly?
Uh, airplanes. I have mixed feelings.
What are mixed feelings?
It means I have good thoughts and bad thoughts. Airplanes are fast. That's good. But airports are big and busy. That's a little bad.
I understand. I like flying. I love going to new countries.
Yes, that is the best part. Last year I flew to Spain.
Wonderful. How was it?
It was amazing. The food was great. The people were friendly.
How did you get around in Spain in the cities?
I walked a lot. Walking is the best way to see a new city. And I used the subway.
The subway. Was it easy to use?
Yes, it was very easy. The maps were clear. I also took a taxi one time from the airport to my hotel.
Was the taxi expensive?
A little expensive, but it was late and I was very tired. It was easy.
That's a good reason to take a taxi. Sometimes easy is best.
Exactly. What about you, Emma? What is your favorite way to travel?
Hm, that's a difficult question. I think I like trains the most.
Why trains?
You can move around. You have space. You can see a lot. It's comfortable. More comfortable than a bus, I think.
That's a good point. Buses can be a little small. The seats are not always comfortable.
And what is your least favorite way to travel?
Easy. A crowded bus. I don't like crowded buses or a crowded subway.
Who does? My least favorite is a motorcycle.
You don't like motorcycles?
No, they are too dangerous for me. I prefer to have four wheels. Four wheels feel safe.
I understand. Safety first. Have you ever been on a boat?
A boat?
Yes, a ferry. I took a ferry to an island last summer.
Was it fun?
It was very fun. The water was blue and the sun was warm. It was a beautiful trip.
I'm a little jealous. I want to take a boat trip. I never travel by boat.
You should try it. It's a very relaxing way to travel. But sometimes the water is not calm.
What does not calm mean?
It means the boat moves up and down a lot. Some people don't like that. They feel sick.
Oh, I understand. That does not sound fun.
No, it doesn't. But on a good day, it is perfect.
Maybe I will try a short boat trip first.
Good idea.
So, let's think. We talked about cars, buses, trains, bicycles, airplanes, taxis, subways, and boats.
That's a lot of transportation. Did we forget any?
Hm. What about a scooter or an electric bike?
Oh, yes. I see many people on electric scooters now. They're very popular in the city.
Do you use an electric scooter?
No, I don't. I think they're a little dangerous in traffic, but they are very fast for short trips.
I agree. I prefer to walk for short trips.
Me, too. Walking is healthy and free.
Free is always good. What do you do when your transportation is late?
Whoa. When the bus is late, I feel a little stressed. I look at my watch many times.
I do the same thing. When my train is late, I call my friend and say, "Sorry, my train is late."
Yes, exactly. Everyone understands. It happens to everyone.
It does. Do you ever use a car sharing app?
A car sharing app? Like you use an app to find a car?
Yes. You use your phone to find a car near you. You can use the car for a short time.
No, I never use it. Is it easy?
Yes, it is very easy. I use it sometimes when I need to go to the supermarket for a big shopping.
Oh, that is a good idea. For big shopping, a car is very useful.
Yes, you can carry many bags. You can't carry many bags on a bus.
No, you can't. On a bus, you have one or two bags. Maximum.
Maximum. Yes. So for our viewers, let's talk about the words we use.
Okay. We say I come by car or I take the bus.
Right? We say by for many types like by car, by train, by plane.
But we say I take the bus or I take a taxi. We don't say I buy bus.
Correct? That is a very common mistake. We say I go by bus or I take the bus. And for walking, we say, "I go on foot."
Yes, I come on foot. It's a little formal, but it's good to know.
English is funny sometimes.
Sometimes. Often.
Okay. Often, but it's fun.
Yes, it is fun. Let's practice some questions. How do I ask you about your trip?
You can ask, "How did you get here?" or "How do you get to work?"
Good. And I can answer I take the bus or I come by car.
Perfect. You can also say I drive. For example, I drive to work.
Yes, I drive means you use your car.
What about the cost? How do we talk about that?
You can say the bus is cheap or the taxi is expensive.
Taking a plane is expensive but it is fast. Yes, the train is not cheap, but it is comfortable.
So, viewers, you have many words to use. Now, let's talk about a problem. What do you do if you lose something on the bus?
Oh, that is a bad situation. I lost my umbrella on the bus one time.
What did you do?
I called the bus company. I said, "Hello, I lost my umbrella on the number 25 bus."
And did you get it back?
No, I didn't. It was a cheap umbrella.
Oh, that's too bad. I lost my scarf on the train one time.
Did you get it back?
No, I didn't. It was my favorite scarf, too.
Oh, no. So, we both lost something.
Yes. So, be careful with your things on public transportation.
Good advice. Always remember your bag, your phone, your umbrella.
Exactly. Okay, let's think about the future. What is your dream transportation?
My dream transportation? A private jet.
A private jet? That is very expensive.
I know it's a dream, but in reality, I want a nice, comfortable bicycle.
That is a more realistic dream. A good bicycle is nice.
What is your dream transportation?
I think a fast train that can take me to any city in 1 hour.
Oh, that would be perfect. No traffic, no problems.
Yes, just fast and comfortable.
Maybe one day.
Maybe one day. So, we have talked for a long time about transportation. We have cars, buses, trains, planes, boats, bicycles, scooters, taxis, subways, and on foot.
And we learned about commute and rush hour.
Yes, remember your commute is your trip to work or school.
And rush hour is the very busy time in the morning and evening.
So, if you can avoid rush hour, yes, avoid it if you can. But sometimes you cannot avoid it.
No, sometimes you cannot. Then you need a good book or good music.
Exactly. Be patient.
Patience is very important for transportation.
It is. Okay. I think we practiced a lot.
We did. I hope our viewers learned many new words and phrases.
I'm sure they did. Now, let's move to our vocabulary review. So for our viewers, let's practice some important words about transportation.
Okay, good idea. Let's talk about some key words. It's like a small English lesson inside our conversation.
Exactly. Our first word is commute.
Commute. This is a very useful word. It means the regular trip you take every day to work or to school.
Yes. For example, my commute is 30 minutes long. And I can say my commute is 1 hour by bus.
Right? So viewers, you can tell us about your commute in the comments. Is it long? Is it short?
Next word is rush hour.
Rush hour. This is the busy time in the morning and evening when many people are traveling to work or to home.
The roads are full of cars. The buses and trains are very crowded.
It's called rush hour because everyone is in a rush. They are in a hurry.
I don't like rush hour. The buses are very full and sometimes I can't find a seat.
No one likes rush hour. It's better to travel before or after rush hour.
If you can, our next word is on foot.
On foot. This is a simple way to say walking.
For example, I go to the coffee shop on foot.
Yes. Because it is near my house. I don't need a car or a bus.
It's healthy and it's free. Let's talk about public transportation.
Public transportation. This is a big phrase, but it's easy. It means transportation for everyone to use.
Like buses, trains, and subways. These are all public transportation. Using public transportation is good for the environment and it can be cheaper than a car. You don't need to buy petrol.
Petrol. That's a good word. Petrol is the British English word for the fuel for cars. In American English, they say gas.
Yes. So, I put petrol in my car or I put gas in my car. Both are correct.
Now, let's talk about a word for the money you pay. Fair.
Fair. This is the money you pay for a trip on public transportation.
For example, the bus fair is $2.
Or the train fair to London is expensive.
You can pay your fair when you get on the bus.
Another important word is route.
Route. This is the way or the path that a bus or train takes. For example, the number 25 bus has a route through the city center.
You need to know your bus route so you don't get lost.
Yes. Always check the route. What about the word delay?
Delay. This is a very common word. Unfortunately, it means when something is late.
My train has a delay. It means my train is late. Sorry, I am late. There was a bus delay. This is a very useful sentence to know.
It happens to everyone. So remember delay.
And one more word for the train. Platform.
Platform. This is the area in a train station where you wait for the train.
You see the number of the platform. For example, your train is on platform 4. So you go to platform 4 and wait for your train there.
It's important to find the correct platform.
Okay, we have many words now. Let's say them again. Commute, rush hour, on foot, public transportation, fair, route, delay, and platform. Wow, that's eight new words and phrases. Good job, everyone.
Don't worry if it's a lot. Just try to remember two or three new words today.
Yes, little by little, your English gets better every day.
No, let's use one in a sentence together. Jack, how is your commute?
My commute is usually fine, but sometimes there is a delay.
Perfect. And viewers, you can try to make a sentence with one of these words in the comments.
We would love to read them. Now, let's move to our wrap-up.
Well, Jack, we talked for a long time today.
We did. It was a very good conversation. We talked about so many ways to get around.
We did. We practiced how to say how you get to work, to school, or on a trip. We used many words and phrases.
Let's remember them together. We talked about going by car. Yes, I come by car or I drive.
And we talked about public transportation like the bus and train.
I take the bus. I take the train.
We also discussed going on foot. That means walking.
A very healthy way to travel. We also mentioned bicycles.
Oh yes, I ride my bicycle especially when the weather is good.
And for longer trips, we talked about going by plane or by boat. I flew to Spain. I took a ferry to the island.
Perfect. And we learned some very important vocabulary words.
That's right. We learned the word commute. Everyone has a commute.
Your commute is your daily trip. We also learned about rush hour.
The busy time with lots of traffic and people. Not a fun time.
No, it's not. We also learned the word fair, which is the money you pay for the bus or train.
And delay for when your train or bus is late.
A very useful word to know. And finally, platform for the train station.
So many new words, but remember, you don't need to learn them all today.
No, just practice one or two. Maybe you can try to use one new word this week.
That is an excellent idea. Listen for these words when you are in the city or when you watch another English video.
Now it's time for our favorite part, the question of the day.
Yes, we love to hear from you. It helps you practice your English.
Today's question is all about what we practiced. So, are you ready?
I'm ready. Today's question is, what is your favorite way to travel? Do you go by bus, by car, on foot, or by bicycle? Tell us about your daily commute.
That's a great question. You can give a simple answer. You can write, "My favorite way is by bus or I go to work on foot."
Or you can try a longer sentence. You can write my commute is short. I go to school by bicycle.
We will read every comment. We are always so happy to read your answers.
You are doing a great job. Learning a new language is not easy, but you are here and you are practicing. That is wonderful.
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Well, I think that is all for today. Thank you again everyone. Thank you. Keep learning and keep smiling.
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