📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 7
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| station | where trains stop | The station is near my house. |
| bus stop | where you wait for a bus | Wait at the bus stop. |
| platform | where you get on a train | The train leaves from platform two. |
| ticket | it lets you travel | Do I need a ticket? |
| library | a place to borrow books | The library is free. |
| post office | where you send letters and parcels | Is there a post office near here? |
| chemist | a pharmacy | I'm going to the chemist. |
| hospital | a place for very sick people | The hospital is on Main Street. |
| park | a public green space | The kids play in the park. |
| shopping centre | a building with many shops | Let's meet at the shopping centre. |
| street | a road in a town | I live on King Street. |
| corner | where two streets meet | Turn left at the corner. |
| traffic lights | red, yellow and green lights for cars | Turn right at the traffic lights. |
| crossing | a safe place to cross the road | Use the crossing. |
| late | after the right time | The bus is late. |
| map | a picture that shows places | Check the map on your phone. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for town and transport?
Start with these 16 words, including station, bus stop, platform, ticket. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 7 of the free Complete English Course.