MacEmma, we are here. The station is very busy today.
Travel On Train
A2DialogueTrain travel, tickets and foodConversation 1: Buying TicketsConversation 2: Boarding the TrainConversation 3: During the JourneyConversation 4: Buying Food on the TrainConversation 5: Arriving at the DestinationTap the video once, then ▶
- Conversation 1: Buying Tickets
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- 2EmmaYes, it is. Let's go to the ticket machine.
- 3MacOkay. Should I press the screen?
- 4EmmaYes, choose English as the language.
- 5MacNow, I will type our destination.
- 6EmmaWe are going to London.
- 7MacDo we need a single or return ticket?
- 8EmmaA return ticket, please.
- 9MacOkay. Two adults return to London.
- 10EmmaHow much is it?
- 11MacIt is £50 in total.
- 12EmmaThat is not too expensive.
- 13MacI will pay by credit card.
- 14EmmaPlease insert your card here.
- 15MacThe machine is processing.
- 16EmmaEnter your PIN number, Mac.
- 17MacDone. Please wait a moment.
- 18EmmaIt is printing our tickets now.
- 19MacHere are the tickets.
- 20EmmaAnd here is the receipt.
- 21MacKeep your ticket in a safe place, Emma.
- 22EmmaI will put it in my wallet.
- 23MacNow, we need to find the departure board.
- 24EmmaThe big screen is over there.
- 25MacLet's walk closer to read it.
- 26EmmaOur train leaves at 10:15.
- 27Mac10:15.
- 28MacIt is 9:50 now.
- 29EmmaWe have enough time.
- 30MacYes, we don't need to rush.
- 31EmmaLet's check the platform number.
- 32MacLook at the screen. London 10:15.
- 33EmmaIt says platform number three.
- 34MacPlatform 3. Let's follow the signs.
- 35EmmaThe sign says turn left for platform 3.
- 36MacDo you need help with your bag?
- 37EmmaNo, thank you. My bag is quite light.
- 38MacOkay, let's go to platform 3.
- 39EmmaI will walk behind you.
- 40MacStay close. It is crowded here.
- 41EmmaI am right here. Let's go.
- Conversation 2: Boarding the Train
- 42EmmaThis is platform 3.
- 43MacGood. We are in the right place.
- 44EmmaThe train is not here yet.
- 45MacWe just need to wait a few minutes.
- 46EmmaWhere should we stand, Mac?
- 47MacLet's stand behind the yellow line.
- 48EmmaYes, for safety.
- 49EmmaLook, the train is coming now.
- 50EmmaIt is moving very slowly.
- 51MacIt will stop right here.
- 52EmmaWhat carriage are we in?
- 53MacLet me check the ticket. We are in carriage C.
- 54EmmaThis is carriage A. We need to walk down.
- 55MacCarriage B. And here is carriage C.
- 56EmmaPerfect. Let's wait for people to get off.
- 57MacYes. Always let people get off first.
- 58EmmaThe door is clear now.
- 59MacPress the button to open the doors.
- 60EmmaWatch your step, Mac. There is a gap.
- 61MacI see it. Thank you, Emma.
- 62EmmaHand me your bag. I will pull it in.
- 63MacHere you go. It is heavy.
- 64EmmaI got it. Come inside.
- 65MacThank you. The train is clean and quiet.
- 66EmmaLet's find our seats.
- 67MacOur seat numbers are 24A and 24B.
- 68EmmaI noticed the numbers are above the windows.
- 69MacLet's walk down the aisle.
- 70Emma20, 22, 24.
- 71MacHere they are. 24A and 24B.
- 72EmmaI will put our bags on the luggage rack.
- 73MacDo you need help lifting them?
- 74EmmaYes, please hold this side.
- 75MacOkay. 1, 2, 3. Push it back.
- 76EmmaThe bags are safe now.
- 77MacDo you want the window seat, Emma?
- 78EmmaYes, please. I like to look outside.
- 79MacOkay, I will sit next to the aisle.
- 80EmmaLet's sit down. The train is ready to leave.
- 81MacYes, please sit down and relax.
- Conversation 3: During the Journey
- 82MacThe train is moving. The journey begins.
- 83EmmaIt is moving very smoothly.
- 84MacAre you comfortable, Emma?
- 85EmmaYes, the seat is quite soft.
- 86MacThere is a lot of leg room here.
- 87EmmaThat is good for a long trip.
- 88MacHow long is the trip to London?
- 89EmmaThe timetable said about 2 hours.
- 90Mac2 hours. That is not bad.
- 91EmmaLook outside, Mac. The weather is beautiful.
- 92MacYes, it is sunny and clear.
- 93EmmaThe countryside looks very green.
- 94MacI see some farms and small houses.
- 95EmmaTraveling by train is very relaxing.
- 96MacI agree. You can just sit and watch the view.
- 97EmmaOh, look. The ticket inspector is coming.
- 98MacWe need to show him our tickets.
- 99EmmaWhere did you put your ticket, Mac?
- 100MacI put it in my front pocket.
- 101EmmaPlease take it out. He is near us.
- 102MacI have it right here.
- 103Ticket inspectorTickets, please.
- 104MacHere are our tickets, sir.
- 105EmmaHe is checking the date.
- 106Ticket inspectorThank you. Have a good journey.
- 107Ticket inspectorEverything is fine. Keep your ticket safe.
- 108MacI will put it back in my pocket.
- 109EmmaAre you planning to read a book?
- 110MacNo, I think I will just listen to music.
- 111EmmaThat is a good idea.
- 112MacI have my headphones here.
- 113EmmaI am going to read the newspaper.
- 114MacLet me know if you need anything.
- 115EmmaI will. Enjoy your music, Mac.
- 116MacI notice the train is going faster now.
- 117EmmaYes, we are leaving the local area.
- 118MacIt is very quiet in this carriage.
- 119EmmaPeople are resting. Let's keep our voices low.
- 120MacOkay, I will close my eyes for a bit.
- 121EmmaHave a good rest, Mac.
- Conversation 4: Buying Food on the Train
- 122EmmaMac, wake up. Do you want some coffee?
- 123MacYes. Is there a café car?
- 124EmmaWe don't need to walk. A food trolley is coming.
- 125MacOh, I see it. That is very convenient.
- 126EmmaAre you hungry?
- 127MacYes, I am. I did not eat breakfast.
- 128EmmaLet's buy some snacks and drinks.
- 129MacOkay, I will get my wallet ready.
- 130EmmaThe trolley is here now.
- 131MacExcuse me. What do you have for lunch?
- 132Food trolleyWe have sandwiches and chips.
- 133MacI will have a chicken sandwich, please.
- 134MacWhat kind of sandwich do you want, Emma?
- 135EmmaI will take a cheese sandwich.
- 136Food trolleyTwo sandwiches. And what about drinks?
- 137MacI want a hot tea with milk.
- 138EmmaI will have a bottle of water.
- 139Food trolleySo, one chicken, one cheese, one tea, and one water.
- 140EmmaThat is correct. How much is it?
- 141Food trolleyThe total is £12.50.
- 142EmmaI can pay with cash.
- 143MacHere is a £20 note.
- 144Food trolleyThank you.
- 145EmmaCheck your change, Mac.
- 146MacYes, £7.50.
- 147MacIt is correct.
- 148EmmaLet's put down the tray tables.
- 149MacGood idea. Pull it down from the seat.
- 150EmmaPut your tea carefully on the table.
- 151MacIt is very hot. I will wait a minute.
- 152EmmaThis cheese sandwich is quite fresh.
- 153MacThe chicken sandwich is good, too.
- 154EmmaEating on a train is a nice experience.
- 155MacYes, I enjoy looking at the view while eating.
- 156EmmaLook, we're crossing a big river.
- 157MacThe water is very calm today.
- 158EmmaHave some water, Mac.
- 159MacThank you. The sandwich made me thirsty.
- 160EmmaLet's clean up our trash.
- 161MacPut the papers in this small bag.
- 162EmmaWe can throw it away when we get off.
- 163MacYes, we must keep the train clean.
- Conversation 5: Arriving at the Destination
- 164MacThe train is moving a bit slower now.
- 165EmmaLet me check the time on my phone.
- 166MacWhat time is it, Emma?
- 167EmmaIt is 12:10. We should arrive soon.
- 168MacYes, I can see more buildings outside.
- 169EmmaWe are entering the city of London.
- 170MacListen, the speaker is making an announcement.
- 171AnnouncementWe will shortly arrive at London station. Please ensure you take all personal belongings.
- 172EmmaWe need to pack our things.
- 173MacMake sure you have your phone and wallet.
- 174EmmaI have my phone. My wallet is in my bag.
- 175MacDo not forget your jacket, Emma.
- 176EmmaOh, thank you. I will wear it now.
- 177MacI will stand up and get the big bags.
- 178EmmaBe careful. The train is still moving.
- 179MacI have a strong grip. Here is your bag.
- 180EmmaThank you. The aisle is getting busy.
- 181MacMany people are standing up to leave.
- 182EmmaLet's wait by our seats for a minute.
- 183MacYes, there is no need to push.
- 184EmmaThe train has stopped completely.
- 185MacThe doors are opening.
- 186EmmaOkay, let's walk to the door slowly.
- 187MacMind the gap when you step down.
- 188EmmaI see it. I am stepping down now.
- 189MacAre you on the platform?
- 190EmmaYes, I'm safe. Come down, Mac.
- 191MacI'm here. We made it to London.
- 192EmmaIt was a very easy and comfortable trip.
- 193MacWhich way is the exit?
- 194EmmaLet's look for the yellow way out signs.
- 195MacThere is one pointing to the right.
- 196EmmaLet's walk in that direction.
- 197MacDo you want to take a taxi or the bus?
- 198EmmaLet's take a taxi to the hotel.
- 199MacGood idea. The taxi rank is outside the station.
- 200EmmaLet's go. Our holiday officially begins.
- 201MacI am so excited.
- 202EmmaMe, too. Let's explore the city.
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