Everyday English (Unit 12) · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

"Double-decker bus arrived."

"The double decker bus is an iconic symbol of London known and recognized worldwide by tourists."

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

"The railway station is crowded with commuters."

"The railway station is crowded with commuters and the loudspeaker announces the next train arrival."

a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

"The doctor's waiting room is full of patients."

"The doctor's waiting room is full of patients and some have been waiting for over an hour."

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

"The arrival of the train is on platform three."

"We waited at the airport for the arrival of our delayed flight from London."

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

"She waits at the bus stop."

"The bus stop shelter protected waiting passengers from the rain but not from the cold wind."

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

"The ticket office sells passes for the day."

"The ticket office sells passes for the day and is staffed during operating hours."

bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

"Passengers are allowed one piece of hand luggage."

"Passengers are allowed one piece of hand luggage and it must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin."

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

"Go through customs now."

"Going through customs took nearly two hours because the officers were carefully inspecting every suitcase due to reports of illegal items being smuggled."

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

"Please have your passport and boarding pass ready."

"You need to show your passport and boarding pass at the gate before they let you get on the airplane."

a ticket allowing travel to a destination and back on the same day, often at a discounted price

"The day return ticket is cheaper than two singles."

"The day return ticket is cheaper than two singles and you must return on the same day."

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

"The season ticket saves money for daily commuters."

"The season ticket saves money for daily commuters and is valid for a set period."

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

"She buys a return ticket to Chicago."

"She buys a return ticket to Chicago and plans to come back home in two weeks."

the money that most countries in Europe use

"Italy uses the euro as its currency."

"She decided to convert all her savings into euros before traveling to several different European countries last summer."

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

"Please pay the bill now."

"You must pay your rent on time or the landlord will charge you a late fee."

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

"The payment is contactless."

"The contactless payment system allows customers to tap their phone or card without swiping or inserting it into a machine."

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

"The machine works."

"This machine automatically sorts the packages."

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

"This is public transport."

"The city is investing heavily in improving its public transport system for commuters."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

"The departure of the flight was delayed by an hour."

"The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather conditions at the airport."

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

"Write on the board."

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the board and asked the students to solve it themselves."

a business or identification card issued by a government, organization, or institution for official purposes

"Show your card, please."

"He presented his security card to gain access to the restricted area."

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

"The timetable shows departure times every 15 minutes."

"The timetable shows departure times every fifteen minutes and is posted at the bus stop."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

a counter or table in a business or public setting where transactions or services are conducted

"Go to the desk."

"Please approach the information desk to receive assistance with your travel arrangements."

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

"The buffet is open."

"The hotel breakfast buffet offered scrambled eggs bacon fresh fruit and pastries."

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

"Go to the bar."

"They decided to meet at the local bar for a casual evening drink after work."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

"The platform was crowded."

"We stood on the platform and waited for the train."

to return to a person or place

"They come back soon."

"We are eagerly anticipating that our deployed soldiers will come back home safely to their families."

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."