What is your usual journey to work or school like?

A natural way to answer

I usually take the bus, which takes around half an hour. It's a calm journey most days, and I use the time to read or check my messages before the day begins.

Key phrases to use

• hop on — to get on a bus, train, or bike quickly and easily“Just hop on the next bus and you'll be there in ten minutes.”
• packed — extremely full of people“The café was packed on Saturday afternoon.”