Real Talk #026 – Buying a bus ticket
Episode description
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.
Fun fact
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.
Expressions included in the study guide
- When’s the next bus for [place]?
- Stuffy
- Ma’am
- Carry-on
- To tear off
- To weigh [something]
- To leave extra time
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Real Talk #026 – Buying a bus ticket
Episode description
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.Fun fact
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.Expressions included in the study guide
- When’s the next bus for [place]?
- Stuffy
- Ma’am
- Carry-on
- To tear off
- To weigh [something]
- To leave extra time
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
Image: Chutternap (Unsplash.com)
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