Asking for Route Confirmation
A passenger asks the bus driver if the bus goes to a specific destination, confirming they are on the correct bus.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention or interrupt politely, like starting a conversation on a bus.
bus
A large public vehicle that carries passengers along a fixed route; essential for talking about transportation.
stop
A place where a bus pauses to let passengers get on or off; often used in questions about distance or location.
announce
To make a public statement, like telling passengers about the next stop over a speaker system.
automatic
Something that happens by itself without needing manual control, like bus announcements that play on their own.
across from
Directly opposite something, used to describe the location of a place relative to a landmark like a park.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, driver? Does this bus go to the City Art Museum?
This is a polite way to ask for route information; 'Does this bus go to' is a yes/no question pattern useful for confirming destinations on public transport. Use it when unsure if you're on the correct vehicle.
Yes, it does. You're on the right bus.
A simple affirmative response using 'it does' to answer the question; 'on the right bus' means you've chosen correctly. This pattern reassures someone and is common in service interactions.
Oh, perfect! And how many stops is it from here?
'How many stops' asks about the number of bus halts to a destination; 'from here' specifies the starting point. This sentence helps plan travel time and is practical for bus rides.
Let's see... about five or six stops. It's across from Central Park.
'Let's see' is a thinking filler; 'about five or six' uses approximation for estimates. 'Across from' describes location. Useful for giving directions with landmarks in travel scenarios.
Will you announce the stop, or should I keep an eye out?
This is an alternative question ('or') seeking confirmation on alerts; 'keep an eye out' idiom means to watch carefully. Grammar: future 'will' for predictions. Use when checking for notifications on transport.
The announcements are automatic. You'll hear it for the 'Central Park South' stop.
'Are automatic' describes how something works; 'you'll hear' is future simple tense for expectations. This explains system features and is helpful for informing passengers about audio cues.
Great, thanks so much for your help!
A polite expression of gratitude; 'thanks so much' emphasizes appreciation. Use this to end helpful conversations, like after getting directions, to show good manners.