Traveling by Bus, Train, and Subway
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about buses, trains, and subways.
- Talk about how to use public transportation.
- Read a story about someone’s day using public transportation.
- Listen to a conversation about buying a train ticket.
- Write an email to a friend explaining how to get to your house by bus or train.
Key Words:
- Bus: A big vehicle that carries many people along a road.
- Train: A long vehicle that carries people on a track.
- Subway: A train that goes underground.
- Ticket: A paper or card that shows you paid to ride.
- Schedule: A list of times when buses and trains arrive and leave.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Have you ever ridden a bus, train, or subway? Where did you go?
- How do you find out when the bus or train is coming? (Look at the schedule, use an app on your phone.)
- What do you like and dislike about using public transportation?
Let’s Read a Story!
Emma had a busy day. She took the subway to meet her friend at the library. Then, she rode the bus to the park. Later, she took a train to visit her grandma in another city. Emma used public transportation all day!
Questions about the Story:
- What kinds of transportation did Emma use?
- Where did she go?
- How do you think she felt about using public transportation?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short conversation about someone buying a train ticket.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a visitor to your city. The other is a local who knows about public transportation. The visitor asks for directions and information.
Example:
- Visitor: “Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the museum?”
- Local: “You can take the number 12 bus. It stops right in front of the museum.”
Homework:
Write a short email to a friend who is visiting your city. Explain how they can get from the airport to your house using public transportation.
Extra Fun:
If you can, take a ride on a bus, train, or subway with a friend or family member.
