The daily commute B1
The trip to work — delays, traffic, and dropping the kids off on the way.
Your commute
daily commute — regular trip to work or studyA: How do you handle your daily commute?
B: I usually listen to podcasts on the train. It makes the time go faster.
catch a train — use public transportA: Are you coming to the meeting?
B: I can't, I need to catch a train to London this afternoon.
get in — enter or arriveA: Hurry up, get in the car! We're going to be late.
B: I'm coming, just grabbing my bag.
Delays and traffic
heavy traffic — a lot of cars on the roadA: Why did it take you so long to get here?
B: Sorry, there was heavy traffic downtown.
hold up — delayA: Why are you so late?
B: There was an accident on the road that held everyone up.
On the way
drop off — take and leaveA: Are you driving past the library?
B: Yeah, I can drop you off if you want.
More everyday phrasesB1 · everyday
busy street — crowded roadA: Where should we meet?
B: Let's meet at the café on the busy street near the station.
narrow street — thin streetA: Why is the traffic so slow here?
B: The cars can barely fit because it's such a narrow street.
A bad morning
Sam: Sorry I'm late — the commute in was a nightmare today.
Lee: Heavy traffic again?
Sam: Yeah, and the trains were held up too.
Getting in
Lee: What time do you usually get in?
Sam: About nine, if I catch the early train and drop the kids off on the way.