Shadowing Practice: 30-Days Slow English — Day 22: Common Bus Problems 🚌 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I need to get to Green Street.
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I need to find the right bus.
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I hope I'm not late.
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Which bus should I take?
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Let me check the route.
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I don't want to take the wrong bus.
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excuse me can you help me does bus 8 go to green street sorry it doesn't bus 12 goes there
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does this bus go to green street no it doesn't this bus goes to the airport okay thank you
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where can I catch bus 12 the bus stop is across
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the street thank you for your help I'll go
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there now I'm waiting for bus 12 I hope it comes soon there it is
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Does this bus go to Green Street?
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Yes, it does Great, thank you Can I buy a ticket here?
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Yes, you can Thank you
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Can I pay by card?
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Yes, you can.
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Oh, my card isn't working.
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You can pay in cash.
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Okay, here is the money.
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Thank you.
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Here is your ticket.
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Thank you very much.
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I found a seat.
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I'll sit by the window.
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I'll keep my bag close to me.
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I'm going to Green Street.
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Can you tell me when we get there? Of course.
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I'll let you know.
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I need to watch for my stop.
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is Green Street near I don't want to miss it
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this bus is taking a different route today the road is closed oh no what does that mean
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do you understand the announcement yes we won't stop at green street today oh i see
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where should i get off get off at market street you can take bus 5 there Thank you, that helps a lot.
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This is my stop.
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I need to get off here.
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Thank you for helping me.
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I'm at Market Street now.
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Now I need bus 5.
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Where is the bus stop?
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Excuse me, where is the bus 5 stop?
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It's over there.
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Go straight and turn left.
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Thank you very much.
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I think this is the right stop.
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I need bus 5.
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Let me check one more time.
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Does this bus go to Green Street?
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Yes, it does.
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Great.
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I need to get there.
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Can I use this ticket?
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Sorry, you need a new ticket.
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Okay.
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One ticket, please.
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Here you are.
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I'm on the right bus now.
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I hope I don't miss my stop.
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Green Street should be next. Is this Green Street?
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Yes, this is Green Street.
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Thank you.
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I'm here.
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I'm here at last.
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I took the wrong bus first.
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Then I changed buses.
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Now I know what to do.
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Keep practicing, and I'll see you in the next lesson.
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Welcome back to English Life Story.
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Are you ready to practice your English?
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Today, imagine you are Sarah.
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You need to take the bus to Green Street.
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You arrive at the bus stop, but you are not sure which bus to take.
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You ask someone for help.
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You find the right bus, but there is a problem with your payment.
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And just when you think everything is going well, the bus takes a different route.
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What do you do?
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Don't worry, we will practice these situations together, step by step.
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By the end of this lesson, you will know how to ask about a bus route, pay for a ticket, find your stop,
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understand a root change, and change buses.
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You don't need long or difficult sentences, you just need clear, useful English.
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So, take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to speak.
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Listen carefully, repeat after me, and imagine you are really in each situation.
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Let's begin.
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Part 1.
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Essential Bus Vocabulary Bus Route First, let's learn the word root.
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Root is the way a bus travels from one place to another.
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For example, one bus may go to the airport while another bus goes to Green Street.
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Listen and repeat, route, bus route.
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Now say, I need to check the bus route.
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Again, I need to check the bus route.
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You can also ask, which bus should I take?
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This question is very useful when you don't know which bus to take.
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The correct bus The word correct means right.
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The correct bus is the bus that takes you to your destination.
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Listen and repeat.
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The correct bus Now, imagine you are looking at several buses.
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You can say, I need to find the correct bus.
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Or ask the driver, does this bus go to Green Street?
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Again, does this bus go to Green Street?
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This is better than getting on a bus and hoping it goes to the right place.
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Always check before you board.
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fair a fair is the money you pay for a bus ride listen and repeat fair bus fair
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now use it in a sentence how much is the fair
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again how much is the fare you can also ask can I pay by card or can I pay in cash
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remember cash means paper money or coins if your card doesn't work stay calm and ask what other payment methods are available.
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You can say, can I pay in cash instead?
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Ticket.
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A ticket is proof that you have paid for your journey.
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Listen and repeat.
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Ticket.
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Now say, one ticket please.
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Again, one ticket please.
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When the driver gives you your ticket, you can say thank you very much.
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And before using your ticket on another bus, remember to ask, can I use this ticket?
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Sometimes you may need to buy another ticket.
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bus stop a bus stop is a place where buses pick up and drop off passengers listen and repeat bus stop
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now imagine you need to catch another bus ask where is the bus stop Again,
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where is the bus stop?
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You can also ask, is the bus stop across the street?
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And when someone helps you, say, thank you for your help.
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get on
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and get off these two expressions are very important get on
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means to enter a bus get off means to leave a bus listen carefully get on the bus get off the bus
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Now, practice these sentences.
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I need to get on bus 12.
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I need to get off at Market Street.
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Again, I need to get off at Market Street.
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Remember, we usually say get on the bus and get off the bus.
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Change buses.
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Sometimes, one bus cannot take you all the way to your destination.
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You may need to take another bus.
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This is called changing buses.
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Listen and repeat.
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Change buses.
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Now say, I need to change buses.
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Again, I need to change buses.
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You can ask, where can I change buses?
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Or, which bus should I take next?
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These questions are useful when a bus route changes or you need to continue your journey on another bus.
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Route change.
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A route change happens when a bus takes a different way because of road work, traffic, or a closed street.
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Listen and repeat, route change.
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Now say, the bus is taking a different route.
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Again, the bus is taking a different route.
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You can ask Ask another passenger, Can you explain the route change?
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And if you need help reaching your destination, ask, Where should I get off?
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These short questions can help you understand what to do next.
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Part 2 Practical Speaking Practice Now that you know the important words, let's use them in real situations.
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Imagine you are Sarah, standing at a bus stop.
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You need to go to Green Street.
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There are several buses, and you don't know which one is right.
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What do you say?
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You can say, Excuse me, can you help me?
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Does bus 8 go to Green Street?
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Now imagine the person tells you
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that bus 8 goes to the airport you need another bus you can ask
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which bus should I take the person says bus 12 goes
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to Green Street you reply thank you for your help now
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bus 12 arrives before getting on you ask the driver does this bus go to Green Street The driver says yes.
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You can answer, great, thank you.
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Now you are sure you have found the correct bus.
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Part 3.
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What if your card doesn't work?
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Imagine you are boarding the bus.
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You want to pay by card.
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You tap your card, but the payment doesn't work.
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Don't panic.
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You can ask the driver, can I pay by card?
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The driver says yes, but your card still doesn't work.
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What can you say?
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Oh, my card isn't working.
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Then ask, can I pay in cash instead?
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The driver says yes.
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You open your wallet and say, okay, here is the money.
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The driver gives you a ticket.
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You say, thank you very much.
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Let's practice the important sentences again.
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My card isn't working.
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Can I pay in cash instead?
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One ticket, please.
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Thank you very much.
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These are practical sentences to remember whenever you need to pay for public transport.
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You can answer, great, thank you.
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Now you are sure you have found the correct bus.
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Part 4.
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Don't miss your stop.
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Now, imagine you are sitting on the bus.
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You are looking out the window, but you don't know when you will reach Green Street.
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You don't want to miss your stop.
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You can ask another passenger.
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I'm going to Green Street.
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Can you tell me when we get there?
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the passenger agrees to help you say thank you that's very
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kind of you now imagine the bus driver makes an announcement the road is closed
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so the bus cannot stop at Green Street you feel confused what can you ask what's happening?
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Why is the bus taking a different route?
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Or simply what does that mean?
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Now the passenger explains that you need to get off at Market Street and take bus 5.
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You can ask where should I get off?
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The passenger answers get off at Market Street.
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Now repeat.
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I need to get off at Market Street.
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Then I need bus 5.
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Thank you.
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That helps a lot.
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You now know what to do.
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Part 5.
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Asking for Directions Imagine you have arrived at Market Street.
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You get off the bus, but you cannot find the stop for bus 5.
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You look around and see an older man nearby.
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You politely ask, Excuse me, can you help me?
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Where is the bus 5 stop?
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The man points toward the bus shelter and says, go straight and turn left.
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Let's understand these useful direction words.
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Go straight means continue forward.
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Turn left means change direction to your left.
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Now repeat.
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Go straight.
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turn left where is the bus stop thank you
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very much now you find the correct stop bus 5 arrives
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before boarding you ask the driver does Gus bus go to Green Street the driver says yes you smile
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and say great I need to get there.
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You have solved the problem.
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Now let's put everything together in one practical conversation.
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Imagine you are Sarah.
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You are at the bus stop and you need to reach Green Street.
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Listen to each line and repeat Sarah's sentences excuse me Can you help me?
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Does bus 12 go to Green Street?
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The driver confirms the route.
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Great, one ticket please.
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Can I pay by card?
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Her card does not work.
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Oh, my card isn't working.
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Can I pay in cash instead?
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She pays and receives her ticket.
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Thank you very much.
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She gets on the bus and finds a seat.
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I'm going to Green Street.
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Can you tell me when we get there?
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suddenly the driver announces a root change what does that mean
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the passenger explains that Sarah must get off at Market Street where should I get off
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Thank you for your help.
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She gets off and asks for directions.
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Excuse me, where's the bus 5 stop?
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The man points toward the shelter.
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Thank you very much.
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She boards bus 5 and asks the driver, does this bus go to Green Street?
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The driver says yes.
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great thank you at last Sarah reaches
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Green Street I'm here at last I took the wrong bus first,
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then I changed buses.
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Now I know what to do.
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Part 7 Vocabulary Review Before we finish, let's review the most useful words from today's lesson.
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A route is the way a bus travels.
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A fare is the money you pay for a journey.
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A ticket is proof of payment for your ride.
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A bus stop is where you wait for a bus.
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To get on means to enter a bus.
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To get off means to leave a bus.
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To change buses means to leave one bus and take another.
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A route change means the bus is taking a different way.
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Now repeat these important expressions.
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Which bus should I take?
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Does this bus go to Green Street?
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Can I pay in cash instead?
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can you tell me when we get there where should I get off where is the bus 5 stop
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can I use this ticket these sentences can help you handle many everyday bus situations part 8 your final challenge.
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Let's finish with a quick speaking challenge.
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Imagine you are at a bus stop.
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You want to go to Green Street but you don't know which bus to take.
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What do you ask?
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Say, excuse me, which bus should I take?
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Now you get on the bus
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but your card doesn't work what do you say say my
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card isn't working can I pay in cash instead now the bus changes its route
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and you need to take another bus what do you ask say where Where should I get off?
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You reach Market Street, but you can't find the next bus stop.
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What do you say?
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Say excuse me, where is the bus 5 stop?
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Finally, you find bus 5.
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Before boarding, what do you ask the driver?
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Say, does this bus go to Green Street?
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And when you arrive, say, I'm here at last.
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You have practiced asking for help, checking a route, paying a fare, understanding a route change, and changing buses sentences.
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These are real -life situations, and now you have simple English sentences to help you handle them.
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Remember, you don't need to speak fast or use difficult words.
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Speak slowly. Be polite.
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Ask questions when you need help.
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And don't be afraid to make mistakes.
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Every conversation is a chance to learn.
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Thank you for practicing with English Life Story.
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Keep learning, keep speaking, and keep building your confidence, one simple conversation at a time.
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I'll see you in Day 23.
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Take care, and have a wonderful day!
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “30-Days Slow English — Day 22: Common Bus Problems 🚌”. Las palabras que más se repiten: bus, green, route, ticket, driver. Este vídeo tiene 293 frases y 2401 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 27:18. El hablante habla despacio, unas 88 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 90 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es fácil de seguir. 55 de sus 293 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| passenger sustantivo | /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ | pasajero, pasajera |
| arrive verbo | /əˈɹaɪv/ | llegar, arribar |
| practical adjetivo | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | práctico |
| lesson sustantivo | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | lección |
| destination sustantivo | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | destino, destinación |
| fare sustantivo | /ˈfɛə/ | pasaje |
| carefully adverbio | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | cuidadosamente |
| announcement sustantivo | /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ | anuncio, anunciamiento |
| shelter sustantivo | /ˈʃɛltə/ | abrigo, amparo |
| confused adjetivo | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | confundido |
| everyday adjetivo | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | de diario, cuotidiano |
| solve verbo | /sɒlv/ | resolver, solucionar |
| confirm verbo | /kənˈfɝm/ | confirmar |
| relax verbo | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | relajar, aflojar |
| announce verbo | /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ | anunciar |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| get off verbo | bajarse |
| drop off verbo | dormirse, caer |
| look out verbo | mirar a, dar a |
| pick up verbo | coger, asir |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- Which bus should I take?
- Can I pay by card?
- Can you tell me when we get there?
- Can I use this ticket?
- What if your card doesn't work?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | have paid · have found · have arrived |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | is closed · is called |
| Consejo con “should” should + verbo — decir qué es buena idea | should I take · should i get · should be |
| Posibilidad con “might / may” might/may + verbo — algo posible pero no seguro | may go · may need |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 45 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, I'm, doesn't. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, shelter /ˈʃɛltə/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/, solve /sɒlv/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como passenger, arrive, practical.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.