Taking a Ride-Share Service
A passenger is waiting for their ride-share car and communicates with the driver about the pick-up location or arrival time.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
ride-share
A service like Uber or Didi where you book a car ride through an app; useful for describing modern transportation options in cities.
landmark
A recognizable feature or building that helps identify a location; often used when giving directions to make it easier for others to find you.
awning
A roof-like cover over a shop entrance to provide shade; common in urban areas and helpful for describing pick-up spots.
sedan
A type of car with four doors and a separate trunk; a standard term for common passenger vehicles in ride-sharing.
license plate
The metal plate on a vehicle showing its official registration number; important for identifying cars safely during pick-ups.
approaching
Coming closer from a distance; used to describe something or someone getting nearer, like a car arriving.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hi, I just ordered a ride-share. My name is Sarah. Are you on your way?
This is a polite greeting and introduction when confirming a ride; useful for starting conversations with drivers. 'Are you on your way?' is a question using present continuous for ongoing action, common in service interactions.
I'm just turning onto your street now. What's a good landmark to look out for?
Describes current location and asks for help spotting the passenger; practical for drivers giving updates. 'Look out for' means to watch for something, an idiomatic expression for identifying landmarks.
I'm standing right in front of a coffee shop called 'The Daily Bean'. It has a big green awning.
Gives precise location using a nearby reference; helpful for passengers to be found easily. 'Right in front of' specifies exact position, and the relative clause 'It has...' adds descriptive details.
Got it. I see it now. I'm in a black sedan, license plate number ABC 123.
Acknowledges information and provides car details; essential for confirming identity. 'Got it' is informal for understanding, and listing specifics like color and plate number ensures safety.
Perfect. I see your car approaching. Thanks!
Shows satisfaction and ends the conversation positively; useful for quick confirmations. 'Approaching' uses present continuous for real-time observation, and 'Thanks!' expresses gratitude simply.