Travel and Transport
Travel and Transport
Key Vocabulary
- el coche - car
- el autobús - bus
- el tren - train
- el avión - airplane
- la bicicleta - bicycle
- el barco - boat
- la estación - station
- el billete - ticket
- el horario - timetable
- la maleta - suitcase
Key Verbs
- viajar - to travel
- ir - to go
- llegar - to arrive
- salir - to leave
- conducir - to drive
- coger - to catch (a train/bus etc)
Useful Phrases
- A qué hora sale el tren? - What time does the train leave?
- Dónde está la estación de tren? - Where is the train station?
- Cuánto cuesta un billete para…? - How much is a ticket to…?
- Me gustaría un billete de ida y vuelta. - I would like a return ticket.
- El coche está en el aparcamiento. - The car is in the car park.
Sentence Construction and Grammar
- Remember to use the right prepositions when talking about transport. For example, ‘voy en coche’ (I go by car), but ‘voy a España’ (I go to Spain).
- Use the verb estar with locations. For example, ‘Está en la estación’ (he/she is at the station).
- Always use the verb ir (to go) in the present tense when discussing future travel plans. For instance, ‘Voy a viajar a Francia mañana’ (I am going to travel to France tomorrow).
- Learners should be aware of reflexive verbs such as ‘despertarse’ (to wake up), which may be useful when discussing morning routines or travel preparations.
Topics for Discussion
- Comparisons between modes of transport (comparaciones entre modos de transporte): You could discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transport.
- Environmental impact of travel (impacto ambiental de los viajes): You could talk about how different means of transport contribute to environmental pollution.
- Talk about travel experiences (habla sobre experiencias de viaje): Talk about a memorable trip, what mode of transport was used, why it was memorable, etc.
- Future of travel (futuro del viaje): Predict how travel might change in the future, considering technological advancements and climate change.