https://www.englishcraig.com/In today’s podcast, you’ll learn a variety of words and expressions related to transport and all from the comfort of your favourite armchair. How cool is that? You don’t even need to travel anywhere!
Voice message from Walter from Belgium
Cable car
Oil tanker
For reach here I took a bus (to get here)
pronunciation of ‘hill’
We are ‘inspired’
Different Means of Transport: From Bicycles to High-Speed Trains
By Land
Commute: To travel regularly between home and work or school. The person is a commuter
Example: She commutes to the city every day by train.
Carpool: An arrangement where several people travel together in one car and share the costs.
Example: We decided to carpool to save on fuel costs.
Ride-sharing: A service that arranges one-time shared rides on very short notice.
Economical: My car is very economical on petrol.
Economic: The economic policy of my country.
Hitchhiking: Catching a ride with a passing vehicle.
Example: Hitchhiking is a common practice in some countries.
(Bi)cycle lane: A designated part of the road for cyclists.
Example: The new bicycle lane has made cycling much safer.
Bicycle/Bike: A vehicle with two wheels and a seat with handlebars powered by pedals
Motorcycle/Motorbike: A vehicle with two wheels and a seat with handlebars powered by an engine (motor)
(Motor) scooter: A type of motorbike that has a board where you can rest your feet. (eg. the Italian Vespa make)
Electric scooter (E-scooter): A small, two-wheeled vehicle powered by electricity.
Subway (Metro, underground, tube): An underground railway system.
High-speed rail (bullet trains): A type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic.
Monorail: A railway system in which the track consists of a single rail.
Tram: A passenger vehicle powered by electricity conveyed by overhead cables, and running on rails laid in a public road.
Jeep: A small, robust four-wheel-drive vehicle, originally designed for warfare
Rickshaw (TukTuk): A small, covered, two-wheeled vehicle pulled by one person.
Segway: A two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter.
Horse and cart: Though mostly used for ceremonial or touristy reasons, still a common form of transport in some parts of the world
A motorist: A driver of any motorized vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, jeeps, etc.
A motorcyclist: A rider of a motorcycle
A biker: Someone who is passionate about the culture surrounding motorbikes
By Sea
Ferry: A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service.
Container ship: Huge vessels that transport immense piles of containers – the bedrock of world trade in goods
Hovercraft: A vehicle that travels over land or water on a cushion of air provided by a downward blast.
Example: The hovercraft can travel over both water and land.
Cruise Ship: A cruise ship is a large ship that stops at different ports and carries passengers who are traveling for pleasure. It provides entertainment, food, and drink onboard.
Rowing boat: A small boat powered by rowing with two oars
Speedboat: A speedboat is a small boat with a powerful engine, designed to go fast5.
Yacht: A yacht is a luxurious recreational boat, often used for pleasure cruising or racing. It is typically larger and more elegant than an average boat10.
Example: The billionaire’s yacht sailed gracefully across the azure waters of the Mediterranean.
Raft: A flat structure that floats and can transport people
By Air
Passenger Jet: A passenger jet is a large jet aircraft that carries passengers from place to place. It is commonly used for commercial air travel8.
Example: Investigating a fire, he discovers the wreckage of a passenger jet, but there are no bodies, only empty seats.
Propeller plane: A plane powered by a propeller, rather than a jet engine
Cable car: A vehicle that hangs from and is moved by a cable.
Seaplane: A seaplane is an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water. It has floats instead of wheels.
Glider: A glider is a light aircraft that flies without an engine. It uses its long, fixed wings to ride on air currents.
Helicopter: A helicopter is an aircraft without wings that has large blades on top, allowing it to fly straight up from the ground and stay in one position in the air.
Hot Air Balloon: A hot air balloon is an aircraft that uses heated air to rise. It consists of a large fabric envelope filled with hot air, which allows it to float in the sky .
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. What is your preferred mode of transport and why?
What’s the safest and most eco-friendly mode of transport?
How is the development of autonomous vehicles expected to change urban transportation?
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