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There are as many means of transport as you can imagine. They are a bus, a bicycle, a car, a ship, a train, a plane and so on. And today I want to discuss all of them.

The most popular means of transport is a car. Nowadays there are so many car producers and brands that a car is becoming the most popular and comfortable type of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driving license and the foreign country rules. A dream of many people is to buy a car and for most of them it comes true.

Another popular transport is a bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all these. The cost of traveling by bus is much lower than that of a car.

Bicycle is popular among young people. They use it during the warm seasons to travel around the city or the nearby places. It's healthy and affordable for most of the people.

Train is popular for its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can make a long journey on the train and don't need to pay a lot for it.

Plane is popular for its speed but the cost is quite high. It is thought to be the safest means of transport among all. The most luxurious means of transport is a ship. I mean not those small ordinary ships, but the ones that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often called liners.

So we just need to pick up the one we like and completely enjoy it.

Translation:

There are as many modes of transport as you can possibly imagine. This is a bus, bicycle, car, ship, train, plane and so on. And today I want to discuss them.

The most popular means of transportation is the car. Nowadays, there are so many car manufacturers and so many brands that the car is becoming the most popular and comfortable mode of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driver's license and driving rules in another country. Buying a car is a dream of many people, and for most it comes true.

Another popular means of transport is the bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all this. The cost of a bus ride is much lower than the cost of using a car.

The bicycle is popular among young people. They use it during the warm season to travel around the city or to nearby places. It is useful and accessible to most people.

The train is popular due to its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can arrange a long train journey and you don't have to pay much for it.

The aircraft is popular due to its speed, but its cost is quite high. It is considered the safest mode of transport among all.

A vehicle from the highest class is a ship. I'm not talking about those small ordinary ships, but those that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often referred to as liners.

Well, we just have to pick the one we like and enjoy it completely.

Phrases:

car producers and car brands- manufacturers machines and brands machines

to travel by car - To travel by car

a driving license - rights (car)

a dream comes true- dream comes true

to enjoy the view- enjoy view

the cost of travel- price travels

to be popular among- be popular among

travel around the city- travel around the city

to beaffordable - to be affordable (monetary)

don't need to pay a lot - no need to pay much

travel across the oceans- travel across oceans

to pick up sth - select something

TRANSPORT, noun. Unknown the same as transportation; transportation, delivery from one place to another of goods or passengers

TRANSPORT, noun. Unknown one or another type, set of means of transportation; branch of the national economy associated with the transportation of people and goods

TRANSPORT, noun. A consignment of dispatched, transported or received goods delivered at the same time

TRANSPORT, noun. Military convoy or set of conveyances special purpose

TRANSPORT, noun. Military, marine maritime cargo or passenger ship

TRANSPORT, noun. Special, comp. an instant messaging service that allows messages to pass between different networks

TRANSPORT, noun. Accounting same as report; transferring the amount to another page

TRANSPORT, noun. (transport) jarg., card argo transferring a bet to another card in gambling

Explanatory Dictionary of Ushakov

TRANSPORT, transport, m. (from Latin transporto - I endure). 1. (transport) units only Action on verb. to transport; transportation, delivery (of goods, passengers, etc.) from one place to another. Transportation of bread railway. Continuous transport of goods. 2. (transport) units only Some type of means of transport. City transport (cars, trams). Underground transport (eg in mines). Railway transport. Water transport. Horse-drawn transport. Air Transport. Automobile transport. Transport driver. || A branch of the national economy serving various types of transportation. Transport work. The growth of Soviet transport. 3. (transport). A batch of goods delivered at the same time. Large transports of bread. 4. (transport). Convoy or set of vehicles for special purposes (military). Sanitary transport. Artillery transport. Divisional transport. 5. (transport). Vessel (navy) for the transport of goods or people (military sea). Mine transport. 6. (transport). transfer of the amount to another page, the same as the report in 2 digits. (buhg.). 7. (transport). In gambling, transferring a bet to another card (card slang). He recognized some of the banknotes, which passed from hand to hand several times by corners and transports. L. Tolstoy.

Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary

TRANSPORT, French transportation of goods, delivery. | Convoy, goods or supplies convoy. | Transportation, cargo state-owned ship. | Transferring the total, in account books, from page to page. | In gambling. games: transferring the bet to another card. Transport, to transport in different. value related. Translortire, goniometer, projectile for drawing angles, by degrees, on paper. -tyre drawing corners.

Modern explanatory dictionary

"TRANSPORT", publishing house, Moscow. Created in 1964 on the basis of the publishing houses Transzheldorizdat (founded in 1923), Avtotransizdat (1953), Sea Transport, and River Transport (both in 1954). Literature on all types of transport, educational literature, information and reference publications for passengers, magazines, posters, etc.

TRANSPORT (from lat. transporto - I move), a branch of material production that transports people and goods. Distinguish land, water and air transport. Ground types: railway, automobile and pipeline; water - sea and river; air - aviation. Transport is subdivided into public transport serving the sphere of circulation and the population, non-public transport (internal movement of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, etc.), as well as personal use transport. It is also divided into passenger and cargo.

Wise words

Misuse of words leads to errors in thought and then in practical life.

Dmitry Ivanovich Pisarev

As the great American writer and essayist William Burroughs used to say: “Living is not necessary, but traveling is necessary.” And in order for the trip to be comfortable, it is necessary to have a minimum vocabulary for travel, an integral part of which are modes of transport. Today we will discuss not only "bus" in English, but also consider the necessary verbs of movement. By memorizing this little "traveler's dictionary", you can easily get from point "A" to point "B", wherever you are. Check it out

Main modes of transport

In general, modes of transport in English sound like “means of transport”. And now in more detail about how to say "train" in English or what you can use to move around the world:

Recall the difference between American English (AmE) and British English (BrE). Try to focus on the option that is closer to your interlocutor.

Verbs of movement

Knowing the name of a particular vehicle is certainly necessary, but you should also skillfully operate with verbs that are combined with them. Everyone knows that " go” is in English to go, go, fly, and in general is the main verb of movement. At the same time, when indicating the type of transport, the preposition “by” should be used after the verb: “go by ship”, “go by plane”, “go by car”, etc. The exceptions are the expressions "to ride a horse" and "to walk" (on one's feet). Here you should use the preposition "on": "go on foot", "go on horse". A synonymous verb for "go" is "travel". It can also be used in these phrases with prepositions.

If we are talking about “riding” - on a bicycle, horse or motorcycle, then you should use the verb “ ride': "ride a horse", "ride a bike", "ride a bicycle."

In the case when you are driving a car, use the verb " drive': 'to drive a car.'

Ready to fly on an airplane? In English " take off" (take off) and " land» (to land).

When talking about moving on water, you should use the verbs " sail"(sail, sail) and" dock"(to moor, moor).

With all modes of transport, you can use the verbs: " arrive"(to arrive)," depart"(depart, depart)," leave"(leave, leave)," take"(use some form of transport, ride something). For instance:

• The train arrives at 7p.m.- The train arrives at 7 pm.
• The plane departed on time.- The plane left on time.
• We want to leave ASAP. We want to leave as soon as possible.
• I don't want to go on foot, let's take a bus instead.- I don't want to walk, let's take the bus instead.

To be more specific, use the verbs " get on" (sit down) and " get off” (exit): “get on the plane”, “get off the bus”. But in the case of a car or taxi, use the prepositions “in” and “out of” instead of “on” “off”:

• Hurry up! Get in the car!- Quicker! Get in the car!
• No, I don't want to get out of the taxi.- No, I don't want to get out of the taxi.

And finally, we want to introduce you to a very popular expression " take a ride", which translates as" ride, ride":

• Mr. Anderson, let's take a ride.- Mr. Anderson, let's take a ride.

Once you're familiar with the basic vocabulary, look for other words that might be helpful.

In the airport

departure- departure
exit- exit
check-in desk- registration desk
arrival- arrival
nursery- mother and baby room
baggage carousel- baggage claim track
boarding- landing
boarding pass- boarding pass
carry-on bag / hand luggage- hand luggage
ticket- ticket
passport- the passport
reservation- reservation
flight- flight
overweight- overweight
waiting room- passenger hall, waiting room
gate- exit
customs supervision- customs control
destination- destination

At the station

booking/ticket office- Ticket office for the sale and booking of tickets
trolley- luggage trolley
porter- porter
compartment- coupe
restaurant / buffet / dining car- dining car, restaurant car
time table / board indicator- train timetable
seat- place
penalty fare- penalty for unpaid travel
carriage- railway carriage
railway line- rails
railway station- passenger station
express train- express train
ticket barrier- turnstile

On the ship

life belt /boat / jacket- life buoy / boat / vest
harbor- harbor
deck- deck
cruise- cruise
car deck- car compartment
crossing- sea voyage, crossing
crew- ship crew
rough/calm sea- storm / calm
cabin / cuddy- cabin / cabin on a small ship
seasick- nausea associated with seasickness
to embark / disembark- get on / get off the ship

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Hello dear readers! The modern world is unthinkable without Vehicle. Since ancient times, people have been looking for ways to make their movement faster and easier. The vehicle has gradually evolved from horses, deer and dogs to airplanes and helicopters. Every day we are faced with at least one of the types of devices for movement - bicycles, trains, buses, cars. Therefore, the topic of transport in English is very important.

Name of vehicles in English

The vehicle connects peoples, countries and continents. In the US and UK, modes of transport such as underground and surface trains, taxis, buses, airplanes and, of course, private car are very popular. They offer residents of large cities efficient, convenient and fast way movement. But such a vehicle as a trolley bus and tram in Western cities is rare, mainly in museums.

In addition, unlike Russian fares, in America and Britain, fares are charged for the distance. Entering public transport, the passenger tells the driver the destination, and he, in turn, punches him a ticket with the required amount. As for sea and air vehicles, everything here is the same as with us, paying for a ticket. Except the amounts are different.

I have prepared for you a convenient table in which you will find the translation into English and the pronunciation of a particular word:

English	Transcription	Translation	English	Transcription	Translation
transportation	["træns‚pɔ:rt]	transport	breakdown	["breɪk‚daʋn]	crash
parking	["pɑ:rkɪŋ]	parking	cross road	["krɔ:s‚rəʋd]	crossroads
road	["haɪ‚weɪ]	highway	cabstand	[ˈkæbræŋk]	parking
main		highway	helmet	["helmɪt]	helmet
sidewallk	["saɪd‚wɔ:k]	sidewalk	Metro	["metrəʋ]	Metro
traffic lights	["træfɪk laɪt]	traffic lights	station	["steɪʃən]	station
transit	["trænsɪt]	transit	component		detail
boot		trunk	chassis	[ˈʃæsɪ]	chassis
parking space	["pɑ:rkɪŋ pleɪs]	parking	cowl		hood
pedestrian		a pedestrian	ignition	[ıg "nıʃən]	ignition
Refueling		gas station	carburettor		carburetor
brake		brake	motor	["məʋtər]	motor
bumper	[ˈbʌmpə]	bumper	pedal	["pedəl]	pedal
cab		cabin	piston		piston
speedometer		speedometer	semaphore		semaphore
trunk		trunk	switch		arrow
tire	["taɪər]	tire	marine		fleet
Jeep		jeep	wheel		wheel, steering wheel
limousine	["lɪmə‚zi:n]	limousine	body	["bɒdɪ]	body
sedan		sedan	cabriolet	[ˌkæbrɪəuˈleɪ]	cabriolet
Berth		reserved seat	hatch back	[ˈhætʃbæk]	hatchback
car		railway carriage	van		van
compartment		coupe	universal	[‚ju:nə"vɜ:rsəl]	station wagon
anchor	["æŋkər]	anchor	barrier	[bæriə®]	barrier
aqualung	[ˈækwəlʌŋ]	scuba	taxi	["tæksɪ]	Taxi
Bay		bay	platform	["plætfɔ:rm]	platform
harbor	["hɑ:bə]	harbor	cables	["keɪbəl]	chain
hold		hold	canvas	["kænvəs]	sail
jetty	[̈ɪˈdʒetɪ]	jetty	compartment		compartment
moorage		jetty	deck		deck
overboat	[ˈəuvəbɔd]	overboard	buy		buoy
mast		mast	stern		stern
master	["mæster]	captain	watercraft	[ˈwɔ:təkrɑ:ft]	ships, boats
scull		paddle	boat		boat
sluice		Gateway	ferry	["ferɪ]	ferry

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By the way, despite the fact that there is a phrase in the phrase book that asks if a passenger gets off at the next stop, in Western countries it is not customary in transport to ask “Are you getting off at the next one?”. This question will only betray you as a foreigner from Russia or the CIS countries. English-speakers themselves explain this way “we just shove”, that is, “we push the crowd” and maybe say “excuse me”.

Types of vehicles in English

As you know, transport is divided into several types and subspecies:

• Ground-underground (railway, special, personal, etc.)
• Air (military, passenger, cargo)
• Maritime (military, passenger, cargo)

Now we can specifically study the types of vehicles themselves using a transcription table. The translation is presented both in Russian and in English language:

English	Transcription	Translation	English	Transcription	Translation
ground-ground
car	[‚ɔ:təmə"bi:l]	automobile	train		a train
bulldozer	["bulˌdəuzə]	bulldozer	car		car
bus		bus	land rover		all-terrain vehicle
catafalque	[ˈkætəfælk]	hearse	petrol tanker	["petrəl tæŋk]	Gasoline tanker
combine		harvester	push cycle	[ʹpʋʃ͵saık(ə)l]	Kick scooter
dust cart		garbage truck	tram		tram
excavator	["ekskəveɪtə]	excavator	trolley bus	["trɒlɪ‚bʌs]	trolleybus
loader	[ˈləudə]	loader	truck		truck
lorry	["lɔ:rɪ]	truck	diesel locomotive	[ˈdiːzl ‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv]	locomotive
motorbike	["məʋtər‚baɪk]	moped	electric locomotive	[ɪ"lektrɪk ‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv]	electric locomotive
motorcycle	["məʋtər‚saɪkəl]	motorcycle	locomotive	[‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv]	locomotive
electrotrain	[ɪ"lektrəʋ treɪn]	electric train	steam locomotive		locomotive
hand car		trolley	suburban train		electric train
local train	["ləʋkəl treɪn]	suburban train	tram		tram
bicycle	["baɪsɪkəl]	a bike	skateboard	["skeɪt‚bɔ:rd]	skateboard
Nautical

Edgar Allan Poe wrote: "No transport will be passing if you do not know where to go." Do you already know where you want to go? Then it remains only to find a passing transport. In this phrasebook, we will write useful phrases in English for communicating on a bus or train, ordering a taxi, and renting a car. Go!

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Modes of transport in English

And by tradition, at the beginning of our article we want to give a list of basic vocabulary that you will definitely need. These are the names of vehicles, the main types of cars in English, as well as other useful words.

Word/Phrase	Translation
Vehicle types
a vehicle	vehicle
a car	car
a motorbike	motorcycle
a taxi	Taxi
the subway (sub) / tube / metro / underground	Metro
a bus/coach	bus
a train	a train
a commuter train	electric train
a ferry	ferry
Car types
a minivan	mini van
a sedan/saloon	sedan
full size	big roomy car
standard size	standard midsize car
compact	small compact car
premium/luxury	premium car
Other
a railway/train station	railway station / railway station
a bus station/terminal	bus station / bus station
a bus stop	bus stop
a tube/subway station	subway station
rent-a-car / car hire	rent a car
parking	parking
no parking	no parking
a private parking lot	private parking
a gas/petrol station	refueling
a street	the street
a square	square
a corner	injection
a bridge	bridge
a pedestrian crossing	crosswalk
a crossroads/T-junction/intersection	crossroads
traffic lights	traffic lights
road police	road police

Have you noticed that the word "bus" has two definitions: bus and coach? What is the difference? The word bus usually refers to a bus used within the city to get to work, school, etc. Coach is an intercity bus designed to travel on expressways. It transports people over long distances, so sometimes it even has a toilet.

Let's try to figure out what word to call the metro in English. The word tube is widely used in the UK, while in this country the word subway refers to an underpass. And in the USA, on the contrary, they prefer to call the subway the word subway. The word metro is most popular in Europe, but can also be used in the US. The word underground is also used in different countries, but it is less common.

A list of words with types of cars will come in handy if you want to rent a car abroad: you will need to explain what kind of transport you need. So, for example, you can take a minivan (minivan) if you are traveling with a large group, or small car(compact) if you want to save on gas.

To designate the word "crossroads" we also proposed a few words. Crossroads, as a rule, means the intersection of two roads at a right angle. T-junction - the intersection of two roads in the form of the letter T. Intersection - also a crossroads, this word is widely used in the USA.

Phrases in English for getting around on the bus or subway

So, you have decided to move around the city by bus or subway. In this case, you will need to find out which bus or train you take (to take a bus / the subway), where is the nearest stop and where you can buy a ticket (ticket). The phrases for traveling by metro and bus are almost identical, if necessary, just replace bus with tube, subway train. Use the following phrases for information:

Phrase	Translation
Questions about finding a stop/station
Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?	Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?
Do you know the best way to the subway station?	You do not know how best to get to the metro station?
Where is the nearest subway station?	Where is the nearest metro station?
Questions about tickets
Where is the ticket office?	Where is the ticket office located?
Where are the ticket machines?	Where are ticket machines located?
Can I buy the ticket on the bus?	Can I buy a ticket on the bus?
Questions about the bus
Which bus should I take?	Which bus should I take?
Where can I get the bus to the art gallery?	Where can I take the bus to the art gallery?
Which bus goes to the airport?	Which bus goes to the airport?
Does this bus go to the theatre?	Does this bus go to the theatre?
Does the 12 stop near the train station?	Does the 12 bus stop at the station?
How often does the 12 run?	How often does bus 12 run?
Which is the last stop for the 12?	What is the final stop of bus 12?
When does the next/last bus leave?	When does the next/last bus leave?

You may be told the following:

Phrase	Translation
You need a bus #12.	You need bus number 12.
The bus comes every ten minutes.	The bus runs every 10 minutes.
The 12 will take you to the airport.	Bus 12 will take you to the airport.
The last bus leaves at 11.00 p.m.	The last bus leaves at 23:00.

If you intend to use public transport frequently, we recommend purchasing a single travel card instead of regular tickets. You can use it in different types transport within a certain area. This pass will allow you to save up to 30-40% of the cost of tickets.

Well, here you sit on the long-awaited bus. Here you will also need to know some phrases in English, for example, to check with a fellow traveler when you need to get off or where to make a transfer.

Phrase	Translation
How much is the fare?	What's the fare?
Here is the fare, please.	Please take the fare.
Do you mind if I sit here?	Do you mind if I sit here?
How long does it take to get to the bus station?	How long does it take to get to the bus station?
Where do I get off for the museum?	Where do I need to get off to get into the museum?
Which is the closest stop to the park?	What is the closest stop to the park?
I want to get to the palace. Where should I change?	I want to get to the palace. When do I need to transfer (to another bus)?
What is the next stop?	What's the next stop?
Could you please stop at the cinema?	Could you stop by the cinema?
Please let me through.	Please let me through.
Let me off here, please.	Please allow me to leave here.

On the bus, fellow travelers and the driver can answer your questions with the following phrases:

Phrase	Translation
You have taken the wrong bus.	You got on the wrong bus.
You should get off and take a bus three.	You should get off and take bus number 3.
You should change at the school.	You need to transfer at the school.
Could I see your ticket, please?	May I see your ticket please?
You need to get off at the theatre.	You need to get out at the theatre.
It takes about 20 minutes.	This will take about 20 minutes.
It does not take long.	That's not for long.

By the way, while traveling in public transport, you can see the inscription Reserved for the handicapped, the elderly and passengers with children. These are places for the disabled, the elderly, passengers with children.

We ask a passer-by where the nearest station is:

Phrase	Translation
A: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Tower of London. What's the best way to get there?	A: Sorry, I'm trying to get to the Tower of London. What is the best way to get there?
B: Probably by tube.	V: Most likely by subway.
A: Where is the nearest underground station?	A: Where is the nearest subway station?
B: It is not far from here. You need to cross the street.	V: It is not far from here. You need to cross the street.
A: Could you please tell me which line it is for the Tower of London?	A: Could you tell me which route goes to the Tower?
B: You need to take the District line.	V: You need a District line.
A: How often does the tube train run?	A: How often does the subway train run?
B: The tube comes every ten minutes.	V A: The train runs every ten minutes.
A: Thanks a lot!	A: Thanks a lot!
B: Not at all!	V: My pleasure!

We communicate in the subway car / bus:

Phrase	Translation
A: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?	A: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
B: I don't mind at all.	V: Of course not.
A: Could you please help me? Where do I get off for the Tower of London?	A: Could you please help me? Where do I need to get off to get to the Tower of London?
B: It's the third stop after this one. It does not take long. You need to get off at the Tower Hill Underground Station.	V: This is the third stop after this one. It does not take a lot of time. You need to get off at Tower Hill Station.
A: Thank you!	A: Thank you!

How to order a taxi in English

If in our native country our people do not go to the bakery by taxi, then abroad this type of transport is one of the most popular and convenient. Therefore, if you want to move around the city in comfort, learn the phrases that will help you order a taxi in English.

Phrase	Translation
Can I get a taxi to the train station? I am at the Plaza Hotel.	Can I have a taxi to the station? I'm at the Plaza Hotel.
Can I schedule a taxi for 7 p.m.?	Can I order a taxi by 19:00?
What will it cost me to go from the Plaza Hotel to the train station?	How much does it cost to travel from the Plaza Hotel to the train station?
I would like a taxi, please.	I would like to order a taxi, please.
How long will I have to wait?	How long do I need to wait?

To get the phone number, ask the receptionist at your hotel: Could you give me the number for a taxi service? (Could you give me the taxi phone number?) Want to make it easy for yourself? You can ask the receptionist to call you a taxi. To do this, tell where you are going to go: Could you call me a taxi, please? I am going to the theater (Could you call me a taxi? I'm going to the theater).

Taxis can also be found on the street. To do this, use the following phrases:

Phrase	Translation
Where can I get the taxi?	Where can I get a taxi?
Are you free?	You are free? (taxi driver)
Are you engaged?	You're busy? (taxi driver)
Take me to this address, please.	Please take me to this address.
Could you take me to the airport?	Could you take me to the airport?
I am going to the train station, please.	I'm heading to the train station, please.
I would like to go to the theatre.	I would like to go to the theatre.

To communicate with a taxi driver and resolve all issues, you can use the following phrases:

Phrase	Translation
How much will it cost?	How much is it?
I am in a hurry. Go faster, please.	I'm in hurry. Hurry, please.
Would you mind making a quick stop?	Do you mind if we stop for a minute? (if you need to stop on the way to buy / pick up something, etc.)
Could you please wait for me here?	Could you please wait here for me?
Could you drop me here? / Could you stop here?	Could you stop here?
Let me off at the next corner, please.	Drop me off at the next corner, please.
Keep the change.	Keep change for yourself.
May I have a receipt, please?	May I have a check please?
Thanks for the ride.	Thanks for the trip.

We ask the hotel administrator to call a taxi:

Phrase	Translation
A: Could you please call me a taxi?	A: Could you please call me a taxi?
B: Yes, sure. Where would you like to go?	V: Oh sure. Where would you like to go?
A: I would like to go to the Palace of Westminster. I would also like to know how much it will cost to go from this hotel to the Palace.	A: I would like to go to the Palace of Westminster. I would also like to know how much it will cost me to travel from the hotel to the palace.
B: OK. Wait a minute, please.	V: Good. Wait a minute please.
A: Thank you!	A: Thank you!
B: They will send a car within 10 minutes. It will cost £11.	V A: They will send a car within 10 minutes. It will cost £11.
A: Thank you very much!	A: Thanks a lot!
B: Not at all!	V: You are welcome!

Conversation with the taxi driver:

Phrase	Translation
A: Hello! I would like to go to the Palace of Westminster. Is it far?	A: Hello! I would like to get to the Palace of Westminster. It is far?
B: Hello! Not really, but if the traffic's bad, it can be a bit slow. Is it your first time in the city?	V: Hello! Not really, but if there are traffic jams / roads in the city, we will drive slowly. Are you in town for the first time?
A: Yes, it is a pleasure trip.	A: Yes, I came to rest.
B: Very nice. That's Cleopatra's Needle on the left.	V: Wonderful. On the left you see Cleopatra's Needle.
A: Oh, it's marvelous!	A: Oh, amazing!
B: And that is the Palace of Westminster over there.	V: And over there is the Palace of Westminster.
A: It is quicker than expected. Drop me off here, please.	A A: It's faster than I expected. Drop me off here, please.
B: OK. That will be £11, please.	V: Good. £11 from you, please.
A: Here you are. Keep the change.	A: Hold. Leave the change for yourself.
B: Thank you! Have a nice day!	V: Thank you! Have a good day!
A: Thanks!	A: Thank you!

Now look how to order a taxi correctly and communicate with a taxi driver in English.

How to rent a car abroad

What could be more convenient to move in the city by taxi? Perhaps, only the movement in your own car, or rather in a rental car. Personal transport will allow you not to depend on the bus schedule and the taxi driver's driving style. If you are going to rent a car abroad, be sure to learn the modes of transport in English from our first table.

We recommend that you look on the Internet a few days before the trip, which companies provide cars for rent. You will be able to compare prices and terms of using this service even before your trip, thus saving a lot of time.

Be sure to check the driving conditions at your place of stay: in some countries you can use a license issued in your home country, in others you can only use an international driver's license.

So, you have found the company you need and you know what kind of car you need. Prepare your passport and driver's license, because they will be asked to present them for paperwork for renting a car. Use the phrases from the following dialogue to rent a car in English.

Phrase	Translation
A: Hello! Can I help you?	A: Hello! I can help you?
B: Hello! I would like to rent a car, please.	V: Hello! I would like to rent a car, please.
A: What kind of car are you looking for?	A: What kind of car would you like?
B: I want a compact car.	V A: I want a compact car.
A: Automatic or manual?	A: "Automatic" or manual transmission?
B: Automatic.	V: "Automatic".
A: I can offer you Ford Fiesta.	A: I can offer you a Ford Fiesta.
B: Ok, how much is it weekly?	V: Ok, how much is the rent per week?
A: It is $50 per day and that includes insurance, which means $350 for seven days.	A A: $50 per day including insurance, that means $350 for 7 days.
B: I will take this car.	V A: I take this car.
A: Ok, could I see your driving license, please?	A: Okay, can I see your driver's license?
B: Here you are.	V: You are welcome.
A: Here is the contract. Pickup Date is April 17th and Return Date is April 24th 6 p.m. Check your name and sign, please.	A A: Please contract. Rental start date April 17, return date April 24, 18:00. Check your name and sign, please.
B: Here you are. Do you accept VISA?	V: You are welcome. Do you accept Visa?
A: Yes.	A: Yes.
B: Here you are.	V: You are welcome.
A: Thank you! Here is the receipt and your keys.	A: Thank you! Here is the receipt and your keys.
B: Thank you!	V: Thank you!

Any company will provide you with a list of special points (list of drop off locations) where you can return the car. However, in some cases, you can leave the car, for example, near the airport, and the representative of the company will pick it up from there. However, you will have to pay an additional fee for this service.

Usually the rental car is given with a full tank of fuel, but during the time you use it, you will most likely have to use the services of refueling. In addition, you may need an oil change or a mechanic. In this case, you will need to know a few phrases:

Phrase	Translation
Fill it up with 4 gallons of petrol, please.	Fill up, please, 4 gallons of gasoline.
I want 15 liters of petrol.	I need 15 liters of gasoline.
I need oil, please.	I need oil, please.
Could you please change the oil?	Could you please change the oil?
I have a flat tire.	I have a flat tire.
I need a mechanic, please.	I need a mechanic please.

We offer you to watch a video on how to rent a car in English.

Orientation on the road

While driving, you may need to know the following symbols:

Word/Phrase	Translation
speed limit	speed mode
road signs	road sign
speed cameras	traffic surveillance cameras
kph (kilometer per hour)	km/h (unit of speed)
reserved parking	parking reserved for certain cars
parking prohibited	No parking
no stopping	stop prohibited
no passage	passage closed / no passage
one way street	one way street
dead end	dead end
diversion/detour	detour

Have you noticed the interesting phrase dead end? Thus are called streets that end in a dead end. At the beginning of such streets, a sign with the inscription Dead end will definitely hang, so look carefully around.

On the road, you may need a map of highways (map of highways), as well as the knowledge of some phrases that will help you ask where you should go. Use the following questions:

Phrase	Translation
Which road should we take?	Which road should I take?
Excuse me, how do I get to the freeway from here?	Excuse me, how do I get from here to the highway?
Could you show me on the map?	Will you show me on a map?
How can I drive to the bank?	How can I get to the bank?
How many miles is it to the bank?	How many miles to the bank?
Where are we now?	Where are we now?
Where is a petrol station?	Where is the gas station?

To understand what they answer you, refer to the article "", and also look at the following phrases that a foreigner can use to help you reach your destination:

Phrase	Translation
Turn left to Johnson street.	Turn left onto Johnson Street.
Take a right at the next light.	Turn right at the next traffic light.
Turn right after you pass the museum.	Turn right when you pass the museum.
When you see the cinema on your right, turn left at the next street.	When you see the cinema on your right, turn left onto the next street.
Turn right at the next street and immediately take another right.	Turn right onto the next street and immediately turn right again.

Now you know how easy it is to handle the use of services public transport in English, order a taxi or rent a car. Learn phrases from our simple phrasebook before the trip, and then it will be easy and pleasant. We wish you only comfortable and memorable trips!

Complete list of words and phrases for download

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