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Travel vocabulary: using english for travel.

Travel vocabulary is one of the most useful areas of language learning today, as more people than ever are travelling far and wide for business and pleasure. There are many useful words and phrases we use when travelling and dealing with transport.

Although our travel plans have been put on hold for a while due to the Coronavirus pandemic , the world is slowly starting to open up again. This means we need to be ready with our travel language and vocabulary for when we can get a flight, a bus or a train!

For non-native speakers , travel vocabulary is a particularly useful topic of study and always a popular subject, allowing you to enjoy organising your travels without worrying about language issues.

Explore travel  vocabulary  here and learn useful  vocabulary related to travelling and using public transport. We have included useful words related to using trains, buses, cars, taxis, planes and boats, so you can have your travel phrases covered, whatever your mode of transport.  

General English Travel Vocabulary:

to arrive , to depart, to leave, to stay,

to cancel, cancellation, cancelled, delay, delayed

to book, to reserve, reservation, to cancel a reservation

holiday, business trip

suitcase, bag, luggage

trip, journey, to travel, map

travel agent, brochure

ticket office, fare, price, single/return ticket

by foot, on foot

travelling by plane, by train, by taxi, by car, by boat

roundabout, road, traffic lights, speed limit, junction, cross roads, road signs

Image source

Transport Vocabulary and Useful Phrases:

Wheels, steering wheel, dash board, indicators, headlights, roof, bonnet, boot, engine, battery, windscreen wipers, garage, car mechanic, petrol station, service (a ‘check up’ for a car)

Double decker, single decker, passengers, bus driver, bus stop, bus station, bus conductor, coach, luggage hold, bus lane

Bus travelling phrases:

the next stop, the last stop, to get on/off the bus, to buy a ticket

Train station, platform, track, level crossing, locomotive, underground, cross-country, local, return, single, ticket, carriage, first/second class, train driver, ticket inspector, waiting room, seat, timetable, guard, season ticket, fare, travel card, buffet car

Train travel phrases:

to catch a train, to check the timetable, on the platform, to travel cross-country

to get on the train, to embark, to set off (on a journey)

to get off the train, to disembark, to alight

ticket machine – a machine where you can buy your train tickets

ticket gate – a mechanical gate blocking access, where you need to insert your ticket to pass through

the buffet car – a carriage on a train where you can buy drinks and snacks

Grand Central Station , New York City – image source

Cab, black cab (official English taxi), fare, taxi rank, taxi driver, tip ( noun and verb )

Taxi travel phrases:

to hail a taxi / to flag down a taxi (when you raise your arm to get a taxi driver’s attention to encourage it to stop in the street)

to pay the fare (the fare is the fee for the journey)

to tip the driver (verb) / to give the driver a tip (noun)

Aeroplane, airport, airline, wing, runway, pilot, gate, passport, excess baggage charge, cabin crew, flight attendant, air steward/stewardess, security, turbulence, seatbelt

take off, landing

turbulence (uncomfortable, sudden movements of a plane due to air pressure/temperature changes)

hand luggage (luggage you take into the cabin with you)

hold luggage/checked luggage (luggage you check in for stowage under the aircraft)

over-head locker (where you can put your hand luggage)

boarding card, customs, departures, arrivals, lounge, aisle seat, window seat, check-in, in-flight movie, in-flight entertainment

terminal 1, terminal 2 / T1, T2 (a terminal is where passengers go to buy tickets, check in luggage, go to their boarding gate etc.)

boarding gate – where passenger go to board the plane (i.e. to get on the plane), located inside the terminal building

A plane takes off – image source

Plane travel phrases:

to put luggage/bags in the hold

to board the plane

prepare for take off, the plane will be taking off in 30 minutes

prepare for landing, the plane will be landing in 20 minutes

to fasten your seatbelt, to buckle up (‘buckle up’ is slang for ‘fasten your seatbelt’)

the flight was quite turbulent, to experience some  turbulence,  there was some light/heavy turbulence

“How was your flight?”

“It was good, thanks, except there was some turbulence during the descent that made me spill my drink!”

“Great – it was a smooth flight and I slept most of the time.”

Ferry, cruise ship, harbour, deck, port, sea, ocean, cabin, captain, sail, sea sickness , crossing, on board, life belt/jacket, foot passenger, buffet, port side, starboard

  • The difference between a boat and a ship: boats are small to mid-sized vessels, often used for pleasure trips. Boat is also a generic term for water vessels. Ships are normally larger and are used to carry cargo, passengers or smaller boats.

Boat travelling phrases:

to embark  (to get on the boat) / to disembark (to get off the boat)

‘choppy’ seas / rough seas / strong waves

Calm waters will provide a peaceful cruise for this ship  –  image source

calm waters / still waters

to sail, to have a good crossing (a ‘crossing’ is when you go from one place to another on a boat/ship) – e.g.  “Did you have a good crossing?”

to go out on deck (to go outside on the ship)

welcome aboard/on board (you might hear this when you embark for the first time)

the captain’s table (where the captain sits at dinner – sometimes passengers might get an invitation to site at the captain’s table at some point during their cruise)

  • ‘Plain sailing’ is an idiom that means an event that goes smoothly: ‘It’s all plain sailing from here’

It’s a great day to be ‘out on deck’ – image source

English at the Train Station

Useful travelling vocabulary for using the train, including phrases you may want to say, phrases you may hear and comments you might want to make about travelling by train:

  • Train times on timetables are always given in the twenty-four hour clock format. So, 5.15 pm would be 17.15 and 9.05 am would be 09.05.

A busy airport – image source

“How was the journey?”

“It was fine, the train arrived on time and I managed to buy a coffee from the buffet car.”

“Terrible, the first two trains were cancelled and then I had to stand up for the entire journey.”

“My train was delayed, so I passed the time by browsing in the station bookshop”

English vocabulary at the airport

Travelling vocabulary for using planes and visiting the airport, including phrases you might hear at the airport and sentences you might need to say when travelling by plane:

Click here to explore more essential English vocabulary and phrases for everyday situations.

When travelling and using transport, you might also need to ask for directions. Check out how to ask for directions in English when travelling around a city with our directions page. Our article includes possible questions you might want to ask and answers you could receive when navigating your way around a new town.

Let us know your thoughts on travel vocabulary

What do you find most difficult about using English when travelling?

Do you find any of these phrases related to travel and transport confusing?

Can you think of other useful English travel vocabulary for using different modes of transport?

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Thank you for the provided phrases and words. I would also like to see a short dialogue or common phrases when someone got lost in a city or trying to get somewhere, so that there should be various options for speaking about traveling ina city

Hi Tatyana, thanks for your comment. A dialogue like this is a great suggestion. We will looks to add something like this to the travel and transport page soon. In the meantime, you might find our directions page useful, as this contains phrases for asking for directions when travelling in a city.

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Travel and Transport Vocabulary

In this section you will find vocabulary about travel, transport, and getting around. This vocabulary is for beginners and intermediate students.

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English Transport Vocabulary

Here are some useful words and phrases to talk about travel and transport in English.

Means of transport

In the UK, there are different types of public transport :

Buses and coaches (a bus travels in towns and cities, with people getting on and off at bus stops, while coaches travel further, often from city to city and people travel the entire distance).

Pronunciation tip: “bus” is pronounced /buhs/ and “busses” is pronounced /buhsis/ (not /boosis/).

The underground (or tube) in London

Trains (often “intercity”)

Trams (in some places) – a sort of bus run on electricity

Taxis (for example the famous black cabs in London)

Ferries (boats that cross water such as rivers and seas)

There’s also private transport such as cars, bikes, motorbikes and scooters.

In addition, lorries ( truck in American English) transport goods, and vans (large cars) are used by small businesses to transport goods, or work equipment such as ladders or tools.

You get on and get off a bus, train, plane, bike, boat, etc. This is because you need to take a step up to get on the means of transport.

You get in and get out of a car, or taxi.

You can travel or go by bike, train, car, tube. But you travel on or go on foot (=walk).

You can drive a car, taxi or train. You ride a bike, motorbike or horse. You fly a plane.

Common error

Don’t say “I take my car to work”. Say “I drive to work” or “I go to work by car” or “I travel to work by car”.

Other words to describe transport and travel

a journey = the trip between the start and end. “My journey to work / school takes twenty minutes.”

a commute (to commute) = the journey to work “He commutes to work by train and tube.” “His commute takes him half an hour.”

bus route = the journey the bus does “The bus route follows London Road as far as the cinema, then turns left.”

a bus lane = special part of the road only for buses “Don’t drive in the bus lane!”

traffic jam = when there are too many cars, buses etc and everything goes slowly – or stops. “I’m in a traffic jam – I’ll be late for work.”

a bus stop = where the bus stops for people to get on or get off (also tram stop)

a railway station = where you get on or off a train (also tube station)

a single or a return (ticket) = a bus, train or air ticket to go only (single) or to go and come back (return)

a one-day return (for the train) = when you go and come back the same day

a travel card = a card where you can make multiple journeys in one day, for example on the London tube

a season ticket = a train ticket where you can go by train every day for a month, or a year

Now go on to the next page, where you can learn phrases for buying tickets and practise your listening: Learn How to Buy Tickets in English

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This page contains over 120 key words and phrases of transportation vocabulary with explanations and examples of how to use them in a sentence. This will help you to learn how to use them correctly.  

Transportation is a common everyday topic in many people’s lives so it’s not surprising that it's a popular subject in the IELTS exam. It thus makes sense to learn a good variety of transportation vocabulary to help you answer any questions that come up.

Here are a few things you could be asked about:

  • Public transport in your town or city
  • A specific type of transportation
  • A journey you’ve made
  • Common problems related to transportation
  • Transportation & the environment
  • The future of transportation

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Don’t try to learn all 120+ words and phrases. Look at my suggestions below as to the best way to use this comprehensive list.

To ensure that you’re well prepared to answer any transport-related questions, I’ve included four things here:

  • IELTS-style questions on the topic of transportation
  • Sample answers
  • A list of common transportation vocabulary with definitions & sample sentences
  • Links to online reading and listening resources

You’ll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the transportation vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

Although the topic could come up in any part of the exam, the questions on this page relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on the subject. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I’ve included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test and have highlighted keywords and phrases in  bold .

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath along with explanations and sample sentences and an audio to listen to the pronunciation.

The transportation vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam as you may be asked to write about the topic or get a reading or listening text about transport.

Finally, at the bottom of the page, I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your transportation vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

1) What kinds of public transport are there where you live?

We do have a bus service in my area. It’s fine for people who live in the towns but not so regular for those living in the many small villages. There is also a train that goes to the nearest city a few times a day.

2) Do you prefer public transport or private transport?

I definitely like private transport best. With my car , I can go where I want to whenever I choose to. To make a journey on public transport , you are not so independent .

3) How do you travel to work?

In the winter, when it’s cold and wet, I drive my car to work but I always get stuck in a t raffic jam . As the weather improves, I go by bike to avoid the congestion .

4) Is a bicycle a good means of transport?

Most certainly, because you don’t get held up in heavy traffic . Cycling also keeps you fit and is environmentally-friendly .

5) Do you think that there should be a separate lane for bicycles?

I think that cycle lanes are a very good idea as they help to keep cyclists safe from vehicles . Since we introduced them in my country, more people have started cycling to work.

english vocabulary transport and travel

Describe a method of transport that you enjoy using.

You should say:

  • what kind of transport it is
  • how often you use it
  • where you travel using it

and explain why you enjoy using it.

One form of transport that I look forward to going on is a train . This is because I only use it when I’m going away somewhere exciting, like on holiday or a weekend break.

We have quite a good rail network in my country so it’s easy to get where you want to go. However, I live in a rural area and there is just one railway station for the whole region and it only goes to the nearest city. You then have to catch another train to go everywhere else. This isn’t very convenient . Many people drive 30 miles to the nearest town on the main line and get on the train there. I sometimes do that too.

I do quite enjoy train journeys . They are more relaxing than driving and you can look at the scenery out of the window. Having said that, the last time I took the train , it was very overcrowded and I couldn’t get a seat so I had to stand up the whole way.

My last few trips have been up to London for a few days away with a friend. It takes about three hours so we can be there by late morning. While we’re in the city, we occasionally use the underground but mostly get around on foot .

I also use the train to get to the airport if I’m going abroad. You get off at a Reading and then catch the shuttle to the airport. It’s so much easier to plan a trip now that you can see train timetables online.

I sometimes travel by train when I’m visiting other countries. It can be the best way to get around and it’s great if you enjoy meeting the local people. I once went on a train in India. It was packed with people but everyone was so friendly and we all shared our snacks.

The only other time I go on a train is when I take a trip on a steam railway. There are two in my part of the country where the old trains, railway line and stations have been restored. There is something very special about them and they are a huge tourist attraction. Everyone enjoys a ride on a steam train .

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1) How do most people travel long distances in your country?

I’d say that the car is the most popular form of transport for long journeys . My country is quite small so you can reach anywhere in a day and most places within a few hours. You are independent when you drive and you just put your luggage in the car without having to carry it anywhere.

A lot of people use the train , both for long distance pleasure trips and to commute to the cities for work. Our cities have a big problem with congestion and it costs a lot to park your car so it’s more sensible to use the rail network .

There are also shuttle flights between the major cities so a lot of businessmen use these. The only time I travel by plane within my own country is when I’m visiting relatives up in Scotland as it’s a long way away from where I live. A plane is the quickest and easiest way to get there.

2) Do you think that transport problems are worse in urban or rural areas?

That’s difficult to say because transport issues in cities are very different to those in the countryside.

The biggest problem in our cities is congestion . There are just too many vehicles and the traffic jams are terrible. There always seem to be roadworks going on which cause bottlenecks and make things even worse. What’s more, all the cars , lorries and buses sitting in the long traffic queues   emit   exhaust fumes which leads to air pollution , another major concern in urban areas.

In the countryside, on the other hand, the main issue is the lack of an adequate public transport system . If you live in a small village, you might not even have a bus service so it’s impossible to get around unless you have your own private transport .

There used to be an extensive rail network serving small communities but in the 1960s, hundreds of lines were closed. Now you can only get to the main towns by train .

To weigh it up, I’d say that transport problems are equally serious in both urban and rural areas. There are just different issues.

3) Are too many people dependent on cars as a means of transport in your country? 

In my opinion, most people rely on their car far too much. Many are too lazy to walk places or to commute by bike and they can’t be bothered to take the bus .

Most areas have a real problem with rush hour traffic . Although this is always blamed on people driving to work, it is far less busy on the roads during the school holidays, which suggests that the real issue is parents taking their kids to school in the car . I think that many more should make the journey on foot . This would be better for the children’s fitness as well as cutting down on congestion .

Not all the parents are being lazy. Lots just don’t have time to walk as they are rushing off to work but they could at least set up carpools as this would help to reduce the heavy traffic in the mornings.

If we had better weather in my country then I think that more people would commute by bike and you certainly see more people cycling to work in the summer.

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* Important

  • Do  not  try and learn this list of transportation vocabulary.
  • Identify the vocabulary you find useful for answering practise questions about this topic.
  • Record these in your vocabulary notebook and practise using them regularly.

I recommend that you create your own answers to the transportation questions on this page. You will find many other IELTS-style practise questions by searching online. 

For help on how to learn vocabulary, what to learn and how to record it, visit these pages:

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Transportation Vocabulary – Common Words & Phrases

Transportation Vocabulary Set 1: Key definitions

vehicle – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for taking people or goods from one place to another, especially on roads

- Three vehicles were involved in the accidents near my house.

to transport – take or carry people or goods from one place to another using a vehicle

- Their furniture was transported to their new house in a large lorry.

transportation – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another

-  What form of transportation are you going to use to get to the airport?

a means / form of transportation – any vehicle that you can travel in or on or use to carry goods in

- Bicycles are a cheap means of transportation and also keep you fit.

transport system – a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

- The transport system in my country needs a lot of improvement.

public transport – a system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes, charge set fares and are used by the public

- It’s much cheaper to use public transport in the city than drive a car.

private transport – means of transport that are not available for use by the general public such as your own car

- Most people prefer to use private transport to public transport as it makes them more independent.

traffic – the vehicles, pedestrians, ships, or planes moving along a route

- There was a lot of traffic on the roads this morning.

infrastructure – the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively

- The earthquake caused serious damage to the area’s transport infrastructure .

a journey – the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle

- The train journey took them through beautiful countryside.

Transportation  Vocabulary Pronunciation

Transportation Vocabulary Set 2: Means of transport

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Transportation Vocabulary Pronunciation

Transportation Vocabulary Set 3: Roads & traffic

road – a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along

- Shakira waved to her mum as the bus drove off down the road .

lane – a division of a road marked off with painted lines and intended to separate single lines of traffic; a narrow rural road

- I find it quite scary driving in the fast lane  of the motorway.

cycle lane – part of a road marked off with painted lines, for use by cyclists

- There have been far fewer cyclists killed on the roads since the government introduced cycle lanes in our towns and cities.

bus lane – part of a road marked off with painted lines, for use by buses

- Car drivers are not allowed to use the bus lanes .

bypass / ring road / beltway – a road which circles a town or city and enables you to go faster from one point to another.

- I usually take the ring road to visit my brother as the roads through town are always congested.

freeway / highway / expressway – a public road, often with multiple lanes, especially an important road that joins cities or towns together

- The traffic in the city centre moved slowly but once Raul hit the freeway there was less traffic and he was able to drive much faster.

motorway (UK) – a road with three lanes going each way

- Motorways are vitally important for the transportation of goods around the UK.

overpass – a bridge that carries one road over another road

- No-one believed that the new overpass would really ease traffic congestion but it has made a noticeable difference.

junction – where two roads meet

- Aksel only just missed the car that pulled out in front of him at the junction .

roundabout – a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it

- The traffic flowed much better when they replaced the traffic lights with a roundabout .

traffic light – a set of automatically operated red, amber and green lights for controlling traffic at road junctions and pedestrian crossings

- I have to drive through ten sets of traffic lights on the way to work and if I’m late, you can be sure they’ll all stop on red.

traffic jam – a line of vehicles moving very slowly or not at all

- The traffic jam was caused by roadworks near the shopping centre.

Collocations:

  • to be caught in traffic / a traffic jam

     - Mayuree missed her train after getting  caught in traffic  on the way to the station.

  • t o get stuck in traffic / a traffic jam

     - I nearly always  get stuck in a traffic jam  on my way to work.

heavy traffic  – a lot of vehicles on the road

- A sunny weekend is forecast so there will be  heavy traffic  on the roads as people head to the coast.

to be congested  – when a road or place is so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement

- The roads are particularly  congested  during the rush hour.

congestion  – the state of being congested

-  Congestion  is a serious problem in most cities across the world.

queue  – a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

- There were so many people heading into town for the sales that I had to  queue  for the car park.

roadworks  – building or repair work on a road

- The  roadworks  were causing long delays for people travelling to work.

diversion   – a different route used because a road is closed

- The accident closed the road and traffic had to take a two-mile  diversion  to get into town.

to be held up  – to be stopped and delayed because of work on the road, diversions or accidents

- Soo-min apologised for being late and explained that she’d  been held up  in traffic.

bottleneck  – a place where a road becomes narrow or a place where there is often a lot of traffic, causing the traffic to slow down or stop

- The roadworks were causing a serious  bottleneck  on the main road into town.

speed limit  –    the fastest rate at which you are allowed to drive in a particular area

If you are caught exceeding the  speed limit , you will have to pay a fine.

speed camera  – camera set up by a road to photograph cars exceeding the speed limit

- Most drivers slow down when they are approaching a  speed camera .

road accident / car crash  – a bad incident involving vehicles that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

- Two people were taken to hospital following the  car crash  on the freeway.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 4: Travel

to commute  – travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis

- When Talin got her new job, she moved closer to the city so that she wouldn’t have to  commute  too far each day.

to travel by  – to use a particular mode of transport, e.g. bus, car, train, bike, etc, to get from one place to another

- To get to work, I  travel by  bus.

to take  – to use a particular mode of public transport, e.g. bus, train, taxi, plane

- She didn’t want to wait for a bus in the pouring rain so  took  a taxi instead.

to get on  – to get into a bus, train or plane

- They arrived at the station just in time  to get on  the train before it left.

to get off  – to disembark from a bus, train or plane

- Shona pushed the bell as she wanted  to get off  the bus at the next stop.

bus route  – the fixed, regular journey made by a bus

- One of the reasons I moved to my new address is because it’s on the main  bus route  into town.

bus service   – a public facility   whereby the general public can travel on a bus from one place to another along set routes for a fixed fee

- There is a good  bus service  into town from where I live.

timetable / schedule   – a plan of the times when particular events are to take place

- Jared’s interview was at 9.30 a.m. and the  timetable  showed that the early train would get him there in plenty of time.

rush hour – the times at the beginning and end of the working day when many people are travelling to or from work

- Ogasi was so fed up with the rush hour traffic jams that he bought a bike to cycle to work.

carpool (US) / car share (UK) – an arrangement between people to make a regular journey together in a single vehicle, usually taking turns to drive

- If more people organized carpools , the roads wouldn’t be so congested.

park-and-ride – a system for reducing urban traffic congestion, in which drivers leave their cars in car parks on the outskirts of a town or city and travel into centre on public transport

- The park-and-ride scheme was so successful that a second one was set up on the other side of the city.

the outskirts – the areas that form the outer edge of a town, city or village, that are furthest away from the centre

- It’s great living on the outskirts . It’s easy to get into the city but we are also close to the countryside.

convenient – fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans

- There’s a bus stop right outside my house which makes it very convenient for catching the bus to work.

independent – not influenced or controlled in any way by other people or events

- I’m so much more independent now that I have a scooter to get around.

overcrowded – full with too many people for it to be comfortable or safe

- The tube is so overcrowded in the rush hour that it’s impossible to get a seat.

unreliable – something or someone that is not trustworthy or efficient

- Our local bus service is very unreliable and is usually running late.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 5: Transport systems

network – a group or system of interconnected people or things

- The new government made a commitment to improving the country’s transport network .

Collocations :

  • road network – a system of interconnected roads
  • rail network – a system of interconnected railway lines

the underground / the tube / the subway / the metro –  an underground railway system in a city

- The quickest way to get around London is on the underground .

canal – an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland

- Ship  canals  such as the Panama Canal and Suez Canal are vitally important for world trade.

a shuttle – a vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places

- Itsuki took the shuttle from his hotel out to the airport.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 6: Transportation & the environment

fuel –  a substance that is used to provide heat or power, e.g. petrol, diesel, gasoline, oil,

usually by being burned

- Scientists are working hard to develop more environmentally friendly fuels .

emissions – an amount of something, especially a gas such as carbon dioxide, that is sent out into the air and harms the environment

- Car manufacturers are under pressure to reduce exhaust emissions .

emit – to produce and discharge something, especially a gas

- Vehicles emit high levels of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

exhaust fumes – harmful gases emitted from a vehicle engine

- Many cities have a big problem with air pollution caused by exhaust fumes .

energy efficient – using only a small amount of fuel

- I chose this make of car because it is very energy efficient .

air pollution – the presence of harmful substances in the air, often consisting of waste emissions from vehicles

- Air pollution is so bad in some cities that people have to wear face-masks when they go out.

environmentally-friendly – not harmful to the environment

- Electric cars are a more environmentally-friendly than those that run on petrol.

gas guzzler (informal) – a vehicle that uses a lot of fuel

- For many people, a large car is a status symbol and they aren’t concerned about the harm their gas guzzler is doing to the environment.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 7: The future

autonomous vehicle / driverless car / self-driving car – a car capable of driving itself through a computer system

- I would be very nervous of riding in an autonomous vehicle and don’t think that they are safe.

space travel – travel through outer space

- They say that it won’t be long before members of the public are able to enjoy space travel .

high-speed rail – a passenger train that travels at a very high speed using specialised rolling stock and a system of dedicated track

- In the future, high-speed rail networks will take over from traditional railways.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 8: Other vocabulary

to go on foot – to walk somewhere

- The restaurant was only a mile from our house and we decided to go on foot so that we could all enjoy a bottle of wine and no-one had to worry about driving home.

pedestrian – a person who travels on foot

- Some areas of our city are for pedestrians only and vehicles aren’t allowed there.

to run a car – to own and drive a car

- It’s not really worth running a car if you live in the city as it’s easier and cheaper to get around on public transport.

toll  – money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge

- Some countries charge motorway tolls but most of our motorways are free to travel on.

a speeding fine   – a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for driving faster than legally allowed

- I was really cross with myself for getting a speeding fine but it was my own fault for driving too fast.

Transportation Vocabulary Set 9: Idioms

bumper to bumper – very close together, as cars in a traffic jam

- The traffic is usually bumper to bumper when I take the kids to school.

beat the traffic – to leave early to avoid travelling when the roads are crowded

- Sharon left for the airport at 7.00 a.m. in order to beat the traffic .

hit the road – set out on a journey

- They hit the road early as they wanted to reach the holiday cottage by lunchtime.

hitch a lift / ride – to get a ride in someone else’s vehicle

If I miss the bus, I can usually hitch a lift with a colleague who lives a few streets away from me.

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Travel vocabulary, this is a list of vocabulary items related to travel, i go by, i go on means of transport, useful travel expressions, general travel vocabulary.

Public transportation ( British public transport) is a system of vehicles such as buses and trains which operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public.

Means of transport

The road / the highway / the port / the airport

Arrival / departure time

Where”s the information desk , please?

To commute is to make the same journey regularly between work and home.

It’s exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day.

A journey is traveling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle.

I love going on long journeys .

To journey (verb – usually used with adverb or preposition) = to travel somewhere.

We journeyed south.

At the airport

Show me your passport , please!

l”m here on business / vacation

l”m traveling alone / with my family

Customs is the place at a port, airport or border where travellers” bags are looked at to find out if any goods are being carried illegally

Customs office r is a person whose job is to look inside travellers” bags to make certain they are not taking goods into a country without paying taxes

Anything to declare ?

No, there’s nothing to declare / Nothing to declare

You”ve got a lot of baggage ! Why don’t you use the baggage cart

How much is a one-way ticket (British usually single ) to New York?

If you make a round trip , you go on a journey and return to where you started from.

A journey in an aircraft is a flight. Flight also means an aircraft that is making a particular journey

I’ll never forget my first flight . Flight 474 to Buenos Aires is now boarding at gate 9

First class / Business class / Economy class

What time does the plane for…. take off / land ?

Check-in is the place at an airport where you show your ticket so that you can be told where you will be sitting.

A representative from the tour company will meet you at the check-in .

At the train station

How much is a ticket to…?

Direct / transfer train

Is there a reduced fare for children / large families?

Where is the station ?

Where can we buy tickets ?

What time will the train leave?

Where is platform number …?

By ship / boat

A ferry (boat) is a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service.

We’re going across to France by/on the ferry .

A cruise is a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places

By bus / coach

Where is the the bus station , please?

When does the bus leave for…?

How many stops before…?

A bus with/without air-conditioner

Where is the parking lot , please?

Where can I park my car?

Can I park my car here?

Where can I rent a ca r?

I would like to rent a ca r for…. days / weeks.

The car costs £30 a day to rent, but you get unlimited mileage (= no charge for the miles traveled)

A car breakdown

I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the middle of the road

A garage is a place where cars are repaired.

The car”s still at the garage getting fixed. Where can I find a garage to repair my car?

I’ll need to take out extra car insurance for another driver.

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1. Look at the pictures and complete the crossword.

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1 hot air balloon   2 yacht   3 tram   4 motorbike

5 cable car   6 cruise ship   7 hovercraft   8 underground

9 scooter   10 helicopter   11 coach   12 ferry   13 aircraft

2. Divide the forms of transport into groups. (Do not include cable car.)

………………………… ………………………… …………………………

………………………… ………………………… ………………………… …………………………

………………………… …………………………

Air    hot air balloon, helicopter, aircraft

Sea    yacht, cruise ship, hovercraft, ferry

Rail    tram, underground

Road    motorbike, scooter, coach

3. Complete the compound nouns with the words below.

barrier      bay      buffet      check-in      coach      filling

gate      hall      level      office      park      room      station

taxi      ticket      train

1   arrivals …………………………

2   ………………………… car

3   car …………………………

4   ………………………… desk

5   coach …………………………

6   ………………………… station

7   departure …………………………

8   ………………………… station

9   lost property …………………………

10   ………………………… crossing

11   service …………………………

12   ………………………… rank

13   waiting …………………………

14   ………………………… office

15   ticket …………………………

16   ………………………… station

1 hall   2 buffet   3 park   4 check-in   5 bay

6 coach / filling / train   7 gate   8 coach / filling / train

9 office   10 level   11 station   12 taxi   13 room

14 ticket   15 barrier   16 coach / filling / train

4. Complete the sentences with compound nouns from exercise 3.

1   After you get off a plane, you collect your baggage in the ………………………… .

2   Where a road crosses a railway line, there’s a ………………………… .

3   If you lose something on a train or a bus, go to the ………………………… .

4   If you get hungry on a train journey, buy something in the ………………………… .

5   If you need petrol when driving in a city, stop at a ………………………… .

6   Before you get on a flight, show your ticket and passport at the ………………………… .

7   At many train stations you have to go through a ………………………… to get onto the platform.

8   If you need a rest while driving along a motorway, stop at a ………………………… .

1 arrivals hall   2 level crossing   3 lost property office

4 buffet car   5 filling station   6 check-in desk

7 ticket barrier   8 service station

5. Listen to three conversations. Where are the people? Choose from the places below. There are two extra places.

airport      deck      departure gate      platform      port

1   …………………………

2   …………………………

3   …………………………

1 airport   2 platform   3 port

Girl    Which carriage is this?

G   We’re in G, aren’t we? That’s at the other end. You said carriage A would stop here.

B   Yeah. Sorry. Come on. It’s not far.

G   I think we’d better get on. We don’t want it to leave without us.

Girl    Look at the queues to get on the ferry, Dad.

Man   Don’t worry, that’s normal. It’s a big ferry. It can take lots of cars.

G   How long will we have to wait?

M   They allow all the cars and passengers off first. Then we’ll drive on.

G   Have we got a cabin?

M   No, but I reserved seats.

G   I hope I don’t feel seasick.

M   If you do, we’ll go out on the deck.

Extra exercises

1. match the definitions with the forms of transport below..

cable car      coach      ferry      helicopter

hovercraft      tram      yacht

1   a boat that carries paying passengers across a river ……………………………..

2   a vehicle powered by electricity that moves along special rails built in the road ……………………………..

3   a small aircraft without wings that can go straight up into the air ……………………………..

4   a vehicle that carries passengers up and down a mountain ……………………………..

5   a vehicle that sits on a pocket of air and can move over land or water ……………………………..

6   a large, comfortable bus used for long journeys ……………………………..

7   a boat with sails used for pleasure trips and racing ……………………………..

1 ferry   2 tram   3 helicopter   4 cable car

5 hovercraft   6 coach   7 yacht

2. Match a word in A with a word in B to form places related to travel. Then complete the sentences.

A     arrivals      buffet      check-in      departure      filling      taxi

B     car      desk      gate      hall      rank      station

1   We had a lot of luggage, so we took it straight to the …………………………….. when we got to the airport.

2   My sister’s plane was delayed, so we spent hours in the …………………………….. waiting for her.

3   Fortunately, we reached a …………………………….. before our car ran out of petrol.

4   There was a massive queue at the …………………………….., so we caught the bus home instead.

5   When we got to the …………………………….., the flight was already boarding.

6   I went to the …………………………….. at the back of the train to get myself a snack.

1 check-in desk   2 arrivals hall   3 filling station  

4 taxi rank   5 departure gate   6 buffet car

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs below.

board      book      check into      hire      reach

1   We can’t …………………………….. our hotel yet because it’s too early.

2   The first thing I’m going to do when we …………………………….. our destination is jump into the shower.

3   The best way to see Lanzarote is to …………………………….. a car and drive around the island.

4   You usually have to show your passport when you go to …………………………….. a plane.

5   I always …………………………….. my flights online because it’s much more convenient.

1 check into   2 reach   3 hire   4 board   5 book

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I use rollerblades and electrical scooters. I prefer e-scooter, it's comfortable and fast way to move in big city. When I travel I use tram, because it moves slowly and I can see different attractions and underground, because I can move fast and underground, because I can move fast not get lost. Would be nice to have underground in my own town but it's not presented here. I dream about mule with wagon, think it's really musthave

Among these means of transport, I use sports cars, pickup trucks, rollerblades, and wagons. I have never used mules, horses, double decker buses, ferries, convertibles, subways, trams, scooters. I prefer using a pickup truck.

I already have a car so I don't use any of them but if I had to, I would prefer the underground.

I have never used most of these transports except for the ferry. I see that the convertible is most comfortable.

I prefer a convertible when I'm on holiday. My son loves scooters and sports cars. I my home town you can't see pickup trucks, convertibles, double-decker buses and no ferries either.

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The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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  1. Travel and Transport

    Travel Vocabulary: Using English for Travel. Travel vocabulary is one of the most useful areas of language learning today, as more people than ever are travelling far and wide for business and pleasure. There are many useful words and phrases we use when travelling and dealing with transport.

  2. Travel and Transport Vocabulary

    Travel and Transport Vocabulary. In this section you will find vocabulary about travel, transport, and getting around. This vocabulary is for beginners and intermediate students. Travel. At the airport; At a hotel; Things for travel; Souvenirs; At the bank; At the post office; Airport customs; Transport. Types of transport; Using transport ...

  3. Travel English: Vocabulary, phrases & expressions for traveling

    Travel English: Vocabulary, phrases & expressions for traveling. Knowing some English phrases can make your trip safer and more fun, even if you're not traveling to a place where English is the official language! Nadiia Mykhalevych Updated April 16, 2024 44 min read Table of Contents. Getting to your destination ...

  4. English Transport Vocabulary

    Here are some useful words and phrases to talk about travel and transport in English. Means of transport. In the UK, there are different types of public transport:. Buses and coaches (a bus travels in towns and cities, with people getting on and off at bus stops, while coaches travel further, often from city to city and people travel the entire distance).

  5. Transport and Travel Scene 1

    I mean, the texts are easily manipulable for reading and grammar, ranking with level B1- for example- but many times, taking in mind the listening with an informal, strange or high speed pronunciation, seem to be in higher levels, because of this reason.Anyway, I'm sure you have noticed it, you know better how to organise the stuff and ...

  6. Vocabulary Topic tests: Travel & transport

    Vocabulary Topic - Travel & transport. All the words in this vocabulary test are in the Cambridge PET word list. These are the important words you need to know to pass an English exam. There are 20 questions in this quiz. Choose the best answer.

  7. Transportation and Vehicles Vocabulary Words in English • 7ESL

    Transportation and Vehicles Vocabulary. Transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another. Vehicles include automobiles, bicycles, buses, cars, trains, trucks, people, helicopters, watercraft, spacecraft and aircraft….

  8. Transport 1

    Join thousands of learners from around the world who are making great progress with their English vocabulary with our online courses. Find out more Submitted by DzhusAngela on Mon, 22/01/2024 - 09:31

  9. WOTS: Transport and Travel

    WOTS: Transport and Travel. In this episode, Stephen and Ashlie have a friend called Jazz visiting from abroad. They take Jazz on a trip around London to see the sights and famous places. Nick meets a man who lives on the River Thames and a photographer who creates digital visions of London in the future.

  10. Transport

    In this B1 Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson, you will learn about various means of transport, common phrases used in transportation, and essential vocabulary used to talk about different transport (UK) or transportation (US) situations. Means of transport. Here's a list of the main (UK) or (US). A is a series of connected vehicles on tracks for ...

  11. Transport

    Personal online tutoring. EnglishScore Tutors is the British Council's one-to-one tutoring platform for 13- to 17-year-olds. Vocabulary exercises to help learn words for different types of transport.

  12. IELTS Transportation Vocabulary

    Learning transportation vocabulary is great preparation for your exam as transport is a common IELTS topic. Find over 120 useful words & phrases, plus practise IELTS-style questions & answers with PDF downloads & other resources. All created to make your life easier.

  13. 10 essential words for travel and transport

    Here are 100 more words connected with travel and transport in the Oxford 3000*: abroad, accident, accommodation, accompany, aircraft, airport, apartment, arrangement, arrival, arrive, attraction, ... English vocabulary about Six Nations rugby. 15 modern English words with different meanings in the past.

  14. Exploring Travel Vocabulary: Essential Terms for Globetrotters

    General travel vocabulary. Public transportation ( British public transport) is a system of vehicles such as buses and trains which operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public. Means of transport. The road / the highway / the port / the airport. Arrival / departure time.

  15. English Vocabulary Exercises for B1

    English Vocabulary Exercises for B1 - Travel and transport. English Vocabulary Exercises for B1. Advertisements. 1. Look at the pictures and complete the crossword. Answer. 2. Divide the forms of transport into groups. (Do not include cable car.)

  16. English vocabulary: Travel and transport-1

    The front of the aircraft where the pilot sits and flies the plane. Connection. Connnecting flight. Train or plane leaving a station or airport soon after the arrival of another, enabling passengers to change from one to another. Control tower. The place from where air traffic controllers direct the planes. Customs.

  17. English Vocabulary

    7) I usually go to work bus. 8) Where are you going your holidays this year? 9) The coach was travelling 90 miles an hour. 10) John got of the car and went into the office. Vocabulary for B2 First. Free exercises for intermediate students of English. Confusing words. Improve your skills with EnglishRevealed.

  18. Transport and Travel

    It is important to increase your vocabulary at this expanding stage of English where there is more focus on academic tasks and language functions. About 20 minutes. Learning words about travel and transport. Expanding stage of learning English. Match-up Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Crossword. Match the words which are associated with each ...

  19. Transport 2

    travel and transport. Average: 4.5 (11 votes) Rate. Are you ready to take your vocabulary to the next level? ... Join thousands of learners from around the world who are making great progress with their English vocabulary with our online courses. Find out more. Submitted by DzhusAngela on Mon, 22/01/2024 - 10:10.

  20. The trains and stations of the Moscow Metro · Russia Travel Blog

    2 Comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Cities, Travel, Video The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935.

  21. Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) to Elektrostal

    Rome2Rio makes travelling from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) to Elektrostal easy. Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) to Elektrostal right here.

  22. Elektrostal → Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)

    Find the travel option that best suits you. The cheapest way to get from Elektrostal to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) costs only RUB 735, and the quickest way takes just 1¼ hours. Rome2Rio uses cookies to help personalize content and show you personalised ads.

  23. Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Elektrostal

    Rome2Rio makes travelling from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Elektrostal easy. Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Elektrostal right here.