Identifying Your Stop
You are on the bus and realize your stop is approaching. You need to confirm the name of your stop from the announcements or bus signs.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
stop
A bus stop is a place where the bus pauses to let passengers get on or off. In this dialogue, it refers to the specific location where you want to exit the bus.
announcements
These are spoken messages on public transport that tell you the name of the upcoming stop. They help passengers know where the bus is going.
figure out
This phrasal verb means to understand or solve something that is confusing. It's useful when you're trying to identify information, like a bus stop name.
display
A screen or board that shows information, like the next bus stop name. On buses, it's often an electronic screen above the seats.
press
To push a button to activate it. On a bus, you press a button to signal the driver that you want to get off at the next stop.
clarifying
Making something clear or easier to understand. It's polite to thank someone for clarifying when they help explain confusing information.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Let me check the signs again.
This sentence shows how to express wanting to verify information. Use it when you're double-checking something like bus signs. 'Let me' is a polite way to suggest an action.
Are you looking for a specific stop?
This is a helpful question to ask someone who seems confused on public transport. 'Specific' means particular or exact, useful for offering assistance in travel situations.
I'm trying to figure out when we're at 'Central Park West'.
This expresses confusion about timing or location. 'Figure out' is an informal phrasal verb for solving a problem. Use it when unsure about directions or schedules.
Thanks for clarifying!
A polite way to thank someone for making information clear. 'Clarifying' uses the gerund form after 'for'. It's great for everyday conversations when someone helps you understand.
Just keep an eye on the display.
This means to watch the screen carefully. 'Keep an eye on' is an idiom for monitoring something. It's practical advice for navigating buses or trains.
I'll press the button when 'Main Street' passes.
This describes a future action on a bus. 'When' introduces a time clause. Use this to explain your plan for signaling to stop, common in public transport.