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Travel & Transportation in English · A2

60 English words and phrases for travel & transportation, at A2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. passport
    passport

    Don't forget your passport.

    Don't forget your passport.

  2. luggage
    luggage

    My luggage is too heavy.

    My luggage is too heavy.

  3. arrive
    arrive

    We arrived at the airport early.

    We arrived at the airport early.

  4. depart
    depart

    The ferry departs every hour.

    The ferry departs every hour.

  5. map
    map

    I checked the map on my phone.

    I checked the map on my phone.

  6. subway
    subway

    The subway is the fastest way downtown.

    The subway is the fastest way downtown.

  7. airport
    airport

    We got to the airport two hours early.

    We got to the airport two hours early.

  8. tourist
    tourist

    The temple is full of tourists.

    The temple is full of tourists.

  9. beach
    beach

    We spent the whole day at the beach.

    We spent the whole day at the beach.

  10. ferry
    ferry

    The ferry crosses twice a day.

    The ferry crosses twice a day.

  11. cruise
    cruise

    We went on a cruise last summer.

    We went on a cruise last summer.

  12. motorcycle
    motorcycle

    He rented a motorcycle in Vietnam.

    He rented a motorcycle in Vietnam.

  13. scooter
    scooter

    We rode scooters around the town.

    We rode scooters around the town.

  14. terminal
    terminal

    Meet me at the bus terminal.

    Meet me at the bus terminal.

  15. departure
    departure

    Check the departure time on the board.

    Check the departure time on the board.

  16. arrival
    arrival

    The arrival hall was very busy.

    The arrival hall was very busy.

  17. security
    security

    We waited a while at security.

    We waited a while at security.

  18. seatbelt
    seatbelt

    Please keep your seatbelt fastened.

    Please keep your seatbelt fastened.

  19. aisle
    aisle

    I prefer an aisle seat.

    I prefer an aisle seat.

  20. connection
    connection

    We have a short connection in Tokyo.

    We have a short connection in Tokyo.

  21. compass
    compass

    He always carries a compass when hiking.

    He always carries a compass when hiking.

  22. backpack
    backpack

    I packed my backpack the night before.

    I packed my backpack the night before.

  23. rental
    rental

    We picked up our rental at the airport.

    We picked up our rental at the airport.

  24. local
    local

    Ask a local for directions.

    Ask a local for directions.

  25. explore
    explore

    We spent the day exploring the old town.

    We spent the day exploring the old town.

  26. postcard
    postcard

    I bought a postcard for my mom.

    I bought a postcard for my mom.

  27. weather
    weather

    The weather was perfect for hiking.

    The weather was perfect for hiking.

  28. crowded
    crowded

    The station was extremely crowded.

    The station was extremely crowded.

  29. plan
    plan

    What's the plan for tomorrow?

    What's the plan for tomorrow?

  30. return
    return

    When do you return home?

    When do you return home?

  31. How long does the flight take?
    How long does the flight take?
  32. I'd like to check in.
    I'd like to check in.
  33. Which platform is for Osaka?
    Which platform is for Osaka?
  34. I'd like a window seat.
    I'd like a window seat.
  35. Where do I catch the airport bus?
    Where do I catch the airport bus?
  36. Can I see your passport, please?
    Can I see your passport, please?
  37. We're going camping this weekend.
    We're going camping this weekend.
  38. We arrived at the hotel late.
    We arrived at the hotel late.
  39. I booked a rental car online.
    I booked a rental car online.
  40. The ferry leaves in ten minutes.
    The ferry leaves in ten minutes.
  41. Our flight was delayed by an hour.
    Our flight was delayed by an hour.
  42. I always pack a small backpack.
    I always pack a small backpack.
  43. The plane landed safely.
    The plane landed safely.
  44. We need to change trains here.
    We need to change trains here.
  45. The seatbelt sign turned off after takeoff.
    The seatbelt sign turned off after takeoff.
  46. Could you tell me the departure time?
    Could you tell me the departure time?
  47. The airport was very crowded today.
    The airport was very crowded today.
  48. We took a scooter around the island.
    We took a scooter around the island.
  49. I lost my way without a map.
    I lost my way without a map.
  50. Let's plan our trip together.
    Let's plan our trip together.
  51. The bus terminal is downtown.
    The bus terminal is downtown.
  52. She travels for business every month.
    She travels for business every month.
  53. We stayed at a cheap guesthouse.
    We stayed at a cheap guesthouse.
  54. Don't forget your passport and boarding pass.
    Don't forget your passport and boarding pass.
  55. Our cruise stops at three islands.
    Our cruise stops at three islands.
  56. He walked through the old town all afternoon.
    He walked through the old town all afternoon.
  57. I sent a postcard to my family.
    I sent a postcard to my family.
  58. The weather changed during our trip.
    The weather changed during our trip.
  59. We connected through Bangkok on the way home.
    We connected through Bangkok on the way home.
  60. I'll return the rental car tomorrow.
    I'll return the rental car tomorrow.

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