IN LIMA, WHAT TRAIN STATIONS DO YOU KNOW?

In this lesson, we will talk about train stations in Lima. We will learn how to ask and answer questions about train stations and how to give simple information about them. This topic will help you talk about places in the city and how to travel.

Examples:

• I know La Cultura train station.

• The station is near the museum.

• Do you know the Angamos train station?

GRAMMAR:

We use the verb know to talk about information or people we are familiar with.

Present Simple:

• Do you know this station?

• Yes, I know it.

• No, I don’t know it.

Prepositions of place:

• next to, near, in front of, behind, between

Examples:

• The station is next to the park.

• It is between the school and the library.

VOCABULARY:

1. Train station – a place where you take a train.

2. Map – a picture that shows places.

3. Platform – the area where you wait for the train.

4. Ticket – something you need to travel on a train.

5. Subway – a train that goes under the city.

6. Line – the route the train follows.

7. Entrance – the place to go in.

8. Exit – the place to go out.

9. Schedule – a list of train times.

10. Fare – the cost to ride the train.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• Do you know this station?

• How can I get there?

• It’s near the mall.

• I think it’s on the blue line.

• You can walk from here.

SENTENCES:

Positive:

• I know the La Cultura train station.

• It is near the museum.

Negative:

• I don’t know any train stations in Lima.

• That station is not close.

Questions and Answers:

• Do you know any train stations in Lima?

  • Yes, I know a few.

• Is the station near here?

  • Yes, it’s about 5 minutes away.

• What line is it on?

  • It’s on the blue line.

CONVERSATION:

Carlos: Hi, Elena. Do you know any train stations in Lima?

Elena: Yes, I do. I know La Cultura and Angamos.

Carlos: Where is La Cultura station?

Elena: It’s near the National Museum.

Carlos: Is it on the blue line?

Elena: Yes, it is. You can take the train there.

Carlos: Great! Thanks, Elena.

READING:

Many people in Lima use the Metro de Lima to travel. One popular train station is La Cultura. It is on the blue line and is close to the National Museum. Another station is Angamos. It is near many stores and restaurants. The train is a fast way to travel in the city. People buy a ticket, wait on the platform, and then take the train to their destination. The fare is cheap, and the trains are usually on time.

Questions:

1. What is one popular station in Lima?

2. Where is La Cultura station?

3. What can you find near Angamos?

4. Is the train expensive?

Answers:

1. La Cultura is a popular station.

2. It is near the National Museum.

3. Stores and restaurants.

4. No, the fare is cheap.