Words that go together

Travel word pairs

15 pairs native speakers say together about travel. Each one is easy to understand; the trick is saying the two words as one. Hear them, then test yourself.

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Getting around town

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public transport

B1

Many people use public transport to get to work because it's cheaper than driving.

busy street

B1

It's hard to cross the busy street during rush hour.

daily commute

B1

My daily commute takes about forty minutes each way.

frequent delays

B1

There are frequent delays on this train line during rush hour.

miss the bus

B1

I missed the bus this morning and had to walk to school.

narrow street

B1

We walked down a narrow street lined with old houses.

school bus

B1

Every morning, the school bus picks up children from my neighborhood.

short distance

B1

The supermarket is only a short distance from my house.

traffic jam

B1

I was late for work because I got stuck in a traffic jam on the highway.

public transport system

B1

London has an excellent public transport system, so you rarely need to drive.

Trips and places

5

central location

B1

The hotel has a central location, so it's easy to walk to restaurants and shops.

long journey

B1

After a long journey, we finally arrived at the hotel, exhausted but excited.

natural beauty

B1

We were amazed by the natural beauty of the national park.

travel destination

B1

Japan is a popular travel destination for people who love culture and food.

warm weather

B1

We enjoyed a picnic in the park thanks to the warm weather.

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