American English File – Transportation in London

Level 2American English File2:05

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

C
congestion charge
a fee you must pay because you are creating traffic and pollution in the city
S
stuck in traffic
unable to move because there are too many cars
petrol/ˈpetrəl/A2
xăng
In this lesson: petroleum, gasoline, gas, fuel for cars
P
public transport/ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/A2
phương tiện công cộng
In this lesson: buses, subway
alternative/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/B2
thay thế
In this lesson: another option
C
cycle/sˈaɪkəl/A2
chu kỳ
In this lesson: ride a bicycle
hire/ˈhaɪər/A2
thuê
In this lesson: rent, pay to use

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.