I USUALLY GET AROUND THE CITY BY BUS

 Talking about how you move around the city is a common topic in daily life. We use the verb phrase "get around" to describe how we travel from place to place. This can include buses, cars, bikes, or walking.

At A2 level, we use the present simple to describe habits, the present continuous for temporary actions, the past simple for past routines, and the future with will/going to for travel plans. We also use modal verbs for advice and permission.

📌 Examples:

• I usually get around by bus.

• He is getting around by bike this week.

• We got around by taxi yesterday.

• They are going to get around by subway tomorrow.

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🖊️ GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Present Simple

• I get around by bus.

• She walks to school every day.

✅ Present Continuous

• He is taking the train this week.

• We are using taxis because it is raining.

✅ Past Simple

• I got around by bike last summer.

• They used the tram yesterday.

✅ Future (Will / Going to)

• I will get around by car tomorrow.

• She is going to take the metro.

✅ Modal Verbs

• You can get around easily by bus.

• We should leave early to catch the train.

• He mustn’t miss the last bus.

✅ Adverbs of Frequency

• I usually walk to work.

• He rarely takes a taxi.

✅ Prepositions

• The bus stop is near my house.

• I get off the bus at Main Street.

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📖 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Bus – A large vehicle that carries many people.

2. Subway – An underground train.

3. Taxi – A car that you pay to ride in.

4. Walk – To move by foot.

5. Bike – A bicycle; a vehicle with two wheels.

6. Tram – A street train, often in cities.

7. Traffic – Cars and other vehicles on the road.

8. Commute – Travel between home and work/school.

9. Driver – A person who drives a vehicle.

10. Station – A place where buses or trains stop.

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📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I take the bus every morning.

• How do you get around the city?

• The train is faster than the bus.

• Let’s take a taxi.

• I get off at the next stop.

• Is this the right station?

• You should leave early to avoid traffic.

• Can I use this bus to get to downtown?

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I usually get around by bus.

• She is getting around by train this week.

• We got around by taxi yesterday.

• He will get around by car tomorrow.

• They are going to take the subway.

Negative:

• I don’t get around by car.

• He isn’t using the tram now.

• We didn’t walk today.

• She won’t get around by bike.

• You mustn’t drive without a license.

Questions:

• Do you get around by bus?

• Are you taking the train today?

• Did she use the subway last week?

• Will they drive tomorrow?

• Can I walk from here to the station?

Answers:

• Yes, I do.

• No, I’m not.

• Yes, she did.

• No, they won’t.

• Yes, you can!

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💬 CONVERSATION

Tom: How do you usually get to school?
Anna: I usually get around by bus. It’s cheap and easy.
Tom: I walk to school. It only takes 10 minutes.
Anna: That’s great! I would walk, but it’s too far.
Tom: Do you take the same bus every day?
Anna: Yes, the number 12 bus. It stops near my house.

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📖 READING

"Getting Around in the City"

Maria lives in a big city. She usually gets around by bus. The bus stop is near her apartment. On weekdays, she takes the bus to school. On weekends, she sometimes takes the subway to visit her friends. Last Saturday, she got around by bike because the weather was nice. Next week, she is going to take a taxi to the airport.

Comprehension Questions:

1. How does Maria usually get around?
   → By bus.

2. Where does she go on weekdays?
   → To school.

3. How did she get around last Saturday?
   → By bike.

4. How will she get to the airport next week?
   → By taxi.