Real Talk #026 – Buying a bus ticket




Culips Everyday English Podcast show

Summary: Navigating public transportation in a new area is stressful enough without a language barrier. But have no fear! In this much-requested episode, Andrew and Suzanne introduce natural expressions used when buying a ticket at the bus terminal.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/RT026_Buying_a_bus_ticket.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br> </a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/07/11192/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> The word bus comes from the Latin word omnibus, meaning “for all.” This is fitting, because it is a vehicle that can be shared by many people at one time. The first bus system, which used horse-drawn carriages, was created in France in 1823.<br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * When’s the next bus for [place]?<br> * Stuffy<br> * Ma’am<br> * Carry-on<br> * To tear off<br> * To weigh [something]<br> * To leave extra time<br> <br> <br> <br> Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free<br>