Getting around - Getting around
Vocabulary
Me gustaría ir a Kioto.
I'd like to go to Kyoto.
¿Cómo se va al aeropuerto?
How do I get to the airport?
Puedes coger el tren en la estación central.
You can get the train from Central Station.
el primer tren
the first train
El primer tren sale a las 6:00.
The first train leaves at 6am.
el último tren
the last train
¿A qué hora es el último tren a Kioto?
When is the last train to Kyoto?
el próximo tren
the next train
¿Cuándo es el próximo tren a Ámsterdam?
When is the next train to Amsterdam?
¿Cuándo sale el autobús?
When does the bus leave?
El tren sale a las 10:40.
The train leaves at 10.40.
¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda?
How long will it take?
Se tarda unas dos horas.
It takes about two hours.
Here's a tip
In this unit, you'll learn some useful questions you can ask when you want to find out about different travel options.
I'd like to go to Kyoto.
How do I get to the airport?
You can get the train from Central Station.
the first train
the last train
the next train
When does the bus leave?
The train leaves at 10.40.
How long will it take?
It takes about two hours.
The next three flashcards each contain a useful phrase and a full sentence to show the phrase in context. Make sure you listen to both. To challenge yourself, try to use each phrase in a different sentence. Writing them down will help you memorise this new vocabulary.
Dialogue
Shop attendant: Hola, ¿puedo ayudarte?
Shop attendant: Hello. Can I help you?
Ana: Hola. Sí, ¿cómo se va al aeropuerto, por favor?
Ana: Hello. Yes, how do I get to the airport, please?
Shop attendant: Puedes coger el tren en la parada Museum o St James.
Shop attendant: You can get the train from Museum Station or St James Station.
Ana: Vale. ¿Cuánto se tarda?
Ana: OK. How long will it take?
Shop attendant: Se tarda unos 15 minutos.
Shop attendant: It takes about 15 minutes.
Ana: Vale, ¿y cuándo es el primer tren? Necesito estar en el aeropuerto a las 6:00.
Ana: Right. And when is the first train? I need to be at the airport at 6am.
Shop attendant: El primer tren sale a las 5:09.
Shop attendant: The first train leaves at 5.09.
Ana: Ah, genial. Gracias por tu ayuda.
Ana: OK, that’s great. Thanks for your help.