Pressing the Stop Button
Your stop is the next one, and you locate and press the 'stop' or 'bell' button to signal the driver.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
stop
In this context, 'stop' refers to a bus stop, a place where the bus pauses to let passengers get on or off. It's essential for public transport conversations.
button
A 'button' is a small switch you press to activate something, like the stop button on a bus to signal the driver. Commonly used in vehicles and machines.
landmark
A 'landmark' is a famous or easily recognizable building or feature that helps you identify your location. Useful for describing where you are or need to go.
push
To 'push' means to press or apply force on something, like pushing a button. In buses, you push the stop button to request a stop.
ding
A 'ding' is a short, ringing sound, often from a bell or button, signaling that your request is noted. On buses, it confirms the stop signal is sent.
pull over
To 'pull over' means for a vehicle to move to the side of the road and stop. Drivers do this when signaled to let passengers off.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
My stop is the next one.
This sentence tells others that your destination is the upcoming bus stop. It's useful for informing friends or confirming with the driver. Simple present tense for facts; practice saying it clearly when traveling.
Just need to hit the button.
Here, 'hit the button' is an informal way to say 'press the button.' It's casual and practical for quick actions on public transport. Use it when describing what you're about to do; 'just need to' expresses a simple necessity.
Don't forget to push the stop button, or the driver might just pass it.
This warns someone to remember an action to avoid a problem. Useful for giving advice in transport situations. Conditional 'might just pass' shows possibility; the comma connects the reminder and consequence.
You hear that ding? That means it registered.
This asks if someone noticed a sound and explains its meaning. Great for confirming signals in noisy places like buses. Question form for engagement; 'that means' introduces explanation.
Now just wait for the bus to pull over.
This instructs to wait patiently for the bus to stop at the side. Helpful after signaling; use in sequences of actions. Infinitive 'to pull over' after 'wait for'; 'just' softens the command.