Prepositions And Useful Adjectives For Commuting To Work

Many people travel to work every day. This is called commuting. When talking about commuting, we use different prepositions and adjectives. First Business English provides here some tips to help you learn some useful words about commuting to work.

Prepositions for Commuting

1.      By – We use “by” to talk about transport.

o    I go to work by bus.

o    She travels by train.

2.      On – We use “on” for transport we sit or stand on.

o    He is on the bus.

o    I read a book on the subway.

3.      In – We use “in” for smaller vehicles.

o    She is in a taxi.

o    He is in a car.

4.      At – We use “at” for locations.

o    I am at the bus stop.

o    He is waiting at the station.

5.      To – We use “to” for directions.

o    She goes to work by train.

o    He walks to the office.

Useful Adjectives for Commuting

1.      Fast – The train is fast.

2.      Slow – The bus is slow in traffic.

3.      Crowded – The subway is crowded in the morning.

4.      Comfortable – My car is comfortable.

5.      Noisy – The bus is noisy with many people talking.

6.      Expensive – A taxi is expensive.

7.      Cheap – Walking is cheap.

8.      Convenient – The metro is convenient because it is always on time.

9.      Long – My commute is long; it takes one hour.

10.  Short – His commute is short; only ten minutes.

Example Conversation

Anna: How do you go to work?

Ben: I go to work by train. It is fast and convenient.

Anna: That’s great! I go by bus, but it is slow and crowded in the morning.

Ben: How long does it take?

Anna: It takes 45 minutes. My commute is long.

Ben: That’s a long time! Maybe you can take the metro. It is fast.

Anna: Good idea! The bus is cheap, but the metro is more comfortable.

These prepositions and adjectives help us talk about commuting. Try using them in your conversations with family and friends. To learn more and practice using these terms and vocabulary you can book at a lesson with us at First Business English.

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