Ayşe and Can are colleagues. They often talk about their work. Today, they are discussing their journey to the office. They compare how they travel and when they arrive.
Talking About Your Commute
Ayşe: Hi Can. How do you get to work? Can: Hi Ayşe. I usually come by metro. It is very fast. Ayşe: Oh, I come by bus. The traffic is often bad in the morning. Can: Yes, rush hour is difficult. I arrive at the office at 8:30. Ayşe: I leave home at 7:45. I get here on time. Can: Sometimes I walk on foot if the weather is good. My route is short.
bus
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metro
met-roh
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traffic
traf-fik
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rush hour
rash ow-er
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arrive
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by car
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on foot
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route
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| Category | Preposition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Time | at | I start work at 9:00 AM. |
| Day/Date | on | The meeting is on Tuesday. |
| Part of Day | in | We have a call in the afternoon. |
| Transport | by | She travels by train. |
| Walking | on | They go to the park on foot. |
Practice
Choose the correct word.
The presentation starts 10:00 AM.
Which sentence is correct?
We have a team lunch Friday.
How do you get to the station?
I always leave home early the morning.
The roads are very busy during ___.
Our new office building is on a busy .