Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Travel & Transport
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| accommodation | n. | a place to stay, such as a hotel or apartment | We booked accommodation near the old town. |
| destination | n. | the place you are travelling to | Our final destination is Lisbon. |
| itinerary | n. | a plan or list of places and times for a trip | The itinerary includes two museums and a food tour. |
| luggage | n. | bags and suitcases that you take on a journey | My luggage was too heavy for the flight. |
| departure | n. | the time when a plane, train, or bus leaves | The departure time is 8:45. |
| arrival | n. | the time when a plane, train, or bus reaches a place | Our arrival was later than expected. |
| connection | n. | a second train, bus, or flight that continues your journey | We have a connection in Madrid. |
| platform | n. | the place beside a railway track where passengers get on a train | The train leaves from platform six. |
| fare | n. | the money you pay for a bus, train, taxi, or flight | The return fare is cheaper than two singles. |
| delay | n./v. | a situation when something happens later than planned | There was a two-hour delay because of the weather. |
| book | v. | to arrange and pay for a ticket, room, or service before you use it | You should book your tickets early. |
| cancel | v. | to decide that a planned trip, ticket, or booking will not happen | They had to cancel the tour. |
Common Collocations
book + noun
book a flight, book a room, book accommodation, book tickets
book a flight, book a room, book accommodation, book tickets
catch / miss + transport
catch a bus, miss a train, miss a connection, catch a flight
catch a bus, miss a train, miss a connection, catch a flight
travel by / on
travel by train, travel by bus, travel by plane, go on foot
travel by train, travel by bus, travel by plane, go on foot
problems and changes
a long delay, a cancelled flight, a tight connection, heavy luggage
a long delay, a cancelled flight, a tight connection, heavy luggage
Trip usually means the whole visit or journey: We had a great trip. Journey focuses on travelling from one place to another: The journey took five hours.
Language Tips
Countable and uncountable nouns
Luggage is usually uncountable in English. Say some luggage, a lot of luggage, or two pieces of luggage. Do not say two luggages.
Accommodation is also usually uncountable in British English: We need accommodation for three nights.
Useful opposites and pairs
departure vs arrival: departure is when transport leaves; arrival is when it reaches the destination.
book vs cancel: You book a ticket, room, or activity before the trip. You cancel it if the plan will not happen.