Inquiring About a Specific Stop
A passenger asks the bus driver or another passenger to identify a specific bus stop or indicate when the bus approaches it.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
excuse me
A polite way to get someone's attention, especially when asking for help or directions on public transport.
driver
The person who operates a vehicle like a bus; use this when speaking to the bus operator.
stop
A place where a bus pauses to let passengers get on or off; often used in phrases like 'bus stop' or 'next stop'.
recognize
To identify or know something or someone from memory; helpful when asking how to spot a landmark.
mind
Used in 'would you mind' to politely ask for a favor, meaning 'do you object to' or 'is it okay if'.
spot
To see or notice something easily, especially a landmark; informal and useful for describing visibility.
got it
Informal way to say 'I understand' or 'I've noted that'; shows confirmation in conversations.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, driver. Does this bus go to the City Hall stop?
This is a polite question to check if a bus route includes your destination. Use it when boarding or on a bus. The structure 'Does this bus go to [place]?' is a yes/no question with 'does' for confirmation.
Yes, it does. It's about five stops from here.
A helpful response confirming the route and giving distance in stops. Useful for passengers; 'it does' affirms the question, and 'about five stops' estimates time casually.
Would you mind telling me when we’re getting close, or how I can recognize the stop?
Politely asks for assistance in identifying a stop. 'Would you mind + gerund' is a common polite request structure. Use this to seek guidance without being direct.
The City Hall stop is right after a large park on your left.
Describes a location using landmarks for easy identification. 'Right after' means immediately following; 'on your left' specifies direction. Great for giving directions in travel scenarios.
A big building with a clock tower, got it. That sounds easy enough to spot.
Confirms understanding and comments on visibility. 'Got it' is casual for 'understood'; 'easy enough to spot' means simple to see. Use to show you've grasped instructions.
Thanks a lot for your help! You're welcome. Enjoy your trip.
Standard polite exchange: thanks and response. 'Thanks a lot' emphasizes gratitude; 'You're welcome' is the reply; 'Enjoy your trip' wishes well. Essential for ending helpful conversations.