This conversation takes place at a bus stop where two strangers meet while waiting for the bus. They talk about the bus timing, their destinations, and a little about their daily routine.
Ethan – A young student waiting for the bus to go to his college.
Lily – An office worker waiting for the same bus to reach her workplace.
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1) Excuse me — A polite way to get someone’s attention.
Example 1: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the station?
Example 2: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
2) On time — Punctual, not late.
Example 1: The train arrived on time today.
Example 2: She always comes to class on time.
3) Traffic — A situation when many vehicles slow down movement.
Example 1: I was late because of heavy traffic.
Example 2: There is a lot of traffic on this road in the morning.
4) Frustrating — Something that makes you annoyed or upset.
Example 1: Waiting in a long line is very frustrating.
Example 2: It is frustrating when the internet is slow.
5) Cheap and safe — Low in cost and secure.
Example 1: This bus service is cheap and safe for daily travel.
Example 2: They stayed in a cheap and safe hotel.
6) Compared to — To check similarity or difference.
Example 1: This phone is cheaper compared to that one.
Example 2: She runs faster compared to her sister.
7) Announce — To say something officially or publicly.
Example 1: The school will announce the results tomorrow.
Example 2: The driver will announce the next stop.
8) Usual time — The regular or normal time for something.
Example 1: I wake up at my usual time every day.
Example 2: The shop opens at its usual time.
9) Get ready to board — Prepare to get on the bus, train, or plane.
Example 1: Passengers are asked to get ready to board the bus.
Example 2: We are waiting at the gate to get ready to board.
10) Kind of you — A polite way to thank someone for their good behavior.
Example 1: It’s very kind of you to help me.
Example 2: That was kind of you to wait for me.
| Base Sentence | Another way to say | Real-Life Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| What about you? | How about you? | I like tea. How about you? |
| And you? | I am ready. And you? | |
| What do you think? | I shared my idea. What do you think? | |
| What’s your opinion? | What’s your opinion on this topic? | |
| How do you feel? | How do you feel about the plan? | |
| What is your take? | What is your take on this matter? | |
| What say you? | I gave my answer. What say you? | |
| By the way | Incidentally | Incidentally, I met your brother today. |
| Speaking of that | Speaking of that, did you finish the work? | |
| On a side note | On a side note, the meeting is postponed. | |
| Just to mention | Just to mention, the shop closes early. | |
| By the way, just asking | By the way, just asking, are you free tomorrow? | |
| Before I forget | Before I forget, please call your mother. | |
| Just for your information | Just for your information, the bus is late. | |
| Please go first | You go ahead | You go ahead, I’ll follow you. |
| Please proceed | Please proceed to the next counter. | |
| After you | After you, please take your seat. | |
| You may go first | You may go first in the queue. | |
| Please take the lead | Please take the lead in the presentation. | |
| You first | You first, I will go after. | |
| Kindly go ahead | Kindly go ahead with your work. |