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Taking the transport

Using public transportation

50 phrases
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Check the official website.

tʃɛk ðə əˈfɪʃəl ˈwɛbsaɪt

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Do you accept credit cards?

duː juː əkˈsɛpt ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːrdz

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Cash, card, and mobile pay.

/kæʃ, kɑrd, ænd ˈmoʊbəl peɪ/

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It's usually on platform 3.

ɪts ˈjuːʒuəli ɒn ˈplætfɔːm θriː

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Where do I board the train?

wɛər du aɪ bɔrd ðə treɪn

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Avoid strong-smelling food.

əˈvɔɪd ˌstrɔŋˈsmɛlɪŋ fuːd

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Press the button to signal.

pɹɛs ðə ˈbʌtn̩ tu ˈsɪɡnəl

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It has a ramp for boarding.

ɪt hæz ə ræmp fər bɔːrdɪŋ

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What if someone bothers me?

wʌt ɪf ˈsʌmwʌn ˈbɑðərz miː

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Stations usually have maps.

ˈsteɪʃənz ˈjuːʒuəli hæv mæps.

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Yes, tap out when you exit.

jɛs tæp aʊt wɛn ju ˈɛksɪt

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Keep bags out of the aisle.

kiːp bæɡz aʊt əv ði ˈaɪl

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Can I use my disabled pass?

kæn aɪ juːz maɪ dɪsˈeɪbld pæs

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Mind the gap when boarding.

maɪnd ðə ɡæp wɛn ˈbɔːrdɪŋ

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Avoid dark, isolated spots.

əˈvɔɪd dɑːrk ˌaɪsəˈleɪtɪd spɑːts.

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Where can I check schedules?

wɛər kæn aɪ tʃɛk ˈskɛdʒuːlz

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Yes, you can find it online.

jɛs ju kæn faɪnd ɪt ˈɒnˌlaɪn

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Allow extra time for delays.

/əˈlaʊ ˈɛkstrə taɪm fər dɪˈleɪz/

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Tap your card on the reader.

/tæp jʊr kɑrd ɑn ðə ˈriːdɚ/

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Kids tickets are half price.

kɪdz ˈtɪkɪts ɑr hɑf praɪs

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Wait here for bus number 10.

weɪt hɪər fɔr bʌs ˈnʌmbər tɛn

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Which stop should I get off?

wɪtʃ stɒp ʃʊd aɪ ɡɛt ɒf

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Keep seats clean for others.

kiːp siːts kliːn fɔːr ˈʌðərz

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Watch your wallet and phone.

/wɑtʃ jʊr ˈwɑlɪt ænd foʊn/

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Use a map app on your phone.

juːz ə mæp æp ɒn jɔː fəʊn

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Yes, most apps allow saving.

jɛs, moʊst æps əˈlaʊ ˈseɪvɪŋ.

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Move to the back of the bus.

muːv tu ðə bæk əv ðə bʌs

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Where is the ticket machine?

wɛɹ ɪz ðə ˈtɪkɪt məˈʃiːn

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Did I press the stop button?

dɪd aɪ prɛs ðə stɑp ˈbʌtn̩

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Sometimes walking is faster.

ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz ˈwɔkɪŋ ɪz ˈfæstər

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Yes, this bus goes downtown.

jɛs, ðɪs bʌs ɡoʊz ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn.

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Tap your card when boarding.

tæp jʊr kɑrd wɛn ˈbɔrdɪŋ

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Most apps show live tracking.

moʊst æps ʃoʊ laɪv ˈtrækɪŋ

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It makes future trips easier.

ɪt meɪks ˈfjuːtʃər trɪps ˈiːziər

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You can also get them online.

ju kən ˈɔlsoʊ ɡɛt ðəm ˈɒnˌlaɪn

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What's the fare for children?

wʌts ðə fɛər fɔr ˈtʃɪldrən

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It shows all upcoming trains.

ɪt ʃoʊz ɔːl ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ treɪnz

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Are visual displays provided?

ɑːr ˈvɪʒuəl dɪˈspleɪz prəˈvaɪdɪd

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The bus stop is just outside.

ðə bʌs stɒp ɪz dʒʌst ˌaʊtˈsaɪd

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Allow easy access for others.

əˈlaʊ ˈiːzi ˈæksɛs fər ˈʌðərz.

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Secure your pockets and bags.

sɪˈkjʊr jʊr ˈpɑkɪts ənd bæɡz

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How do I find the best route?

haʊ duː aɪ faɪnd ðə bɛst ruːt

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Look on the transport website.

lʊk ɒn ðə ˈtrænspɔːt ˈwɛbsaɪt

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Can I save my favorite routes?

kæn aɪ seɪv maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪt ruːts

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You can buy it at the machine.

ju kən baɪ ɪt æt ðə məˈʃiːn

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Where can I buy a travel card?

wɛə kæn aɪ baɪ ə ˈtrævl̩ kɑːd

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Yes, you can top up your card.

jɛs ju kæn tɒp ʌp jɔː kɑːd

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Where is the information desk?

wɛər ɪz ðə ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən dɛsk

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Offer seats to pregnant women.

ˈɒfər siːts tə ˈprɛɡnənt ˈwɪmɪn

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Where is the priority seating?

wɛər ɪz ðə praɪˈɔrɪti ˈsiːtɪŋ

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