Speaking vocabulary
Transport and commuting
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about transport and commuting. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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rush-hour traffic
- Meaning: heavy road traffic at the busiest commuting times.
- Example: I leave early to avoid rush-hour traffic.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “rush-hour traffic” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a convenient route
- Meaning: a way of travelling that suits your needs.
- Example: The river path is a convenient route to school.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “a convenient route” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
public transport network
- Meaning: the connected buses, trains and other shared transport in an area.
- Example: A good public transport network connects suburbs to the city centre.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “public transport network” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
reduce travel time
- Meaning: shorten how long a journey takes.
- Example: The direct bus reduces travel time by avoiding transfers.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “reduce travel time” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a reliable service
- Meaning: a service that works dependably.
- Example: Customers are willing to recommend a reliable service.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “a reliable service” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
active travel
- Meaning: travelling through physical activity such as walking or cycling.
- Example: Safe pavements make active travel easier.
- Context: transport and commuting. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “active travel” naturally in one sentence about transport and commuting.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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