Ways of travelling — Theoretisches Material. English Language, Unterstufe.

In order to speak about different types of transport and ways of travelling, you need to know the appropriate vocabulary.

Study the following table.

Name	Definition	Picture	Example
bus	a vehicle on 4 wheels usually carrying more than 10 passengers. Usually a public transport.		This bus takes you from the city centre to the zoo.
train	a type of railway transport which consists of a series of vehicles linked together.		The train leaves at 5:30 p.m. to Sydney.
car	a small vehicle on 4 wheels, usually carries up to 5 passengers.		By car you can go to any city you want.
plane	a type of transport which flies in the air.		The fastest way how to get from Oslo to London is by plane.
taxi	a car which carries passengers for money.		Oh, I am late! I should call a taxi and I will be there in 20 minutes!
ferry	a boat which crosses rivers and seas		Let's buy tickets for a ferry ride in order to cross the river!
cruise liner	a huge passenger ship used for long voyages		I bought tickets for a cruise liner voyage in the Mediterranean Sea for 2 months!
bicycle	a human powered, two- wheeled type of transport		From May I will start riding my bicycle.
timetable	a list where arrivals and departures of transport are listed		Please check the timetable and tell me if there are any changes.
booking office	an office where public transport tickets can be bought		When you buy tickets in a booking office they are cheaper than buying them on the train.
driver	a person who drives the vehicle		To become a driver you need to pass a driving license exam.