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Quick practice dialogues for taking buses and trains

Mastering Transportation in German: Your Essential Guide: Quick practice dialogues for taking buses and trains
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Here are some quick practice dialogues for taking buses and trains that cover common situations and useful phrases:

Practice Dialogue for Taking a Bus

  • A: Excuse me, which bus goes to the city center?
  • B: Bus number 42 goes there. It comes every 15 minutes.
  • A: Thank you. Do I need exact change for the fare?
  • B: Yes, or you can use a travel card.
  • A: How much is the fare to the city center?
  • B: It’s $2.50.
  • A: Great! Where should I signal to get off?
  • B: Pull the cord or press the stop button when your stop is coming.

Practice Dialogue for Taking a Train

  • A: I’d like to buy a ticket to Manchester.
  • B: One-way or return ticket?
  • A: Return ticket, please. What time is the next train?
  • B: The next train leaves at 3:30 PM.
  • A: Is this a direct train?
  • B: Yes, it doesn’t stop until Manchester.
  • A: Thank you. Which platform should I go to?
  • B: Platform 4.

These dialogues help practice basic interactions at bus stops and train stations, such as asking for routes, tickets, fares, and boarding information. They are good for building confidence in using public transport in English-speaking areas. 1, 5

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