Understanding “bus schedules” is essential for you, an ESL learner, navigating daily life in English-speaking communities. Public transportation is often a primary mode of transportation, and the ability to read and interpret bus schedules is crucial for getting to work, school, appointments, and other destinations. Familiarity with today’s vocabulary can also reduce the stress and uncertainty associated with navigating an unfamiliar public transportation system. So, let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

1. Timetable (Noun): A schedule showing the times at which buses or other forms of transportation are expected to arrive or depart.

2. Departure (Noun): The action of leaving a place, especially in reference to when a bus leaves the station.

3. Arrival (Noun): The action or event of reaching a destination, especially when the bus reaches the stop or station.

4. Route (Noun): A specific path or direction followed by a bus during its journey between stops.

5. Transfer (Noun / Verb): To change from one bus to another during a trip, usually at a transfer point or station.

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