🚆 Lesson 4: 交通機関(電車・バス・タクシー)の会話 (Using Public Transportation: Train, Bus, Taxi)

Nice, France - June 26, 2019: Modern high-speed tram that, in the historic center, proceeds with batteries to respect the aesthetics of Place Massena

🎯 目標 (Goals)

  • 交通機関を利用する際に必要な基本フレーズと単語を学ぶ
  • チケット購入、道案内、料金支払いの会話を練習する
  • スムーズに目的地に行くための表現を身につける

📚 Part 1: キーワードとフレーズ (Key Vocabulary & Phrases)

🚍 単語 (Vocabulary):

  • Ticket(切符)
  • Fare(運賃)
  • Platform(ホーム)
  • Schedule(時刻表)
  • Route(路線)
  • Transfer(乗り換え)
  • Stop(停留所)
  • Destination(目的地)
  • Driver(運転手)
  • Passenger(乗客)

💬 よく使うフレーズ (Common Phrases):

  • “Excuse me, where can I buy a ticket?”(すみません、どこで切符を買えますか?)
  • “How much is the fare to [place]?”([場所]までの運賃はいくらですか?)
  • “Which platform does the train leave from?”(電車はどのホームから出ますか?)
  • “When is the next bus/train?”(次のバス/電車はいつですか?)
  • “Do I need to transfer?”(乗り換えは必要ですか?)
  • “Can you take me to [place], please?”([場所]までお願いします。)
  • “How long will it take to get there?”(そこまでどのくらいかかりますか?)

🎭 Part 2: モデル会話 (Model Dialogue)

Situation 1: 電車での会話

You: Excuse me, where can I buy a ticket to Central Station?
Staff: You can buy a ticket at the machine over there.
You: Thank you. How much is it?
Staff: It’s $3.50.
You: Which platform does the train leave from?
Staff: Platform 2. The next train leaves in 10 minutes.
You: Great, thank you very much!

Situation 2: タクシーでの会話

You: Hi, can you take me to the airport, please?
Driver: Sure. It will take about 30 minutes.
You: How much will it cost?
Driver: Around $40, depending on traffic.
You: That’s fine. Thank you.

📝 Part 3: 練習問題 (Practice Exercises)

A. 穴埋め練習 (Fill in the Blanks):

  1. Excuse me, where can I _______ a ticket?
  2. How _______ is the fare to the airport?
  3. Which _______ does the bus leave from?
  4. Can you take me to _______?

B. 質問に答えましょう (Answer the Questions):

  1. How often do you use public transportation?
  2. Have you ever taken a taxi in another country?
  3. What is the longest trip you’ve ever taken by bus or train?

🔄 Part 4: ロールプレイ (Role-Play Practice)

Scenario:

  • あなた: 旅行者として、電車、バス、またはタクシーを利用したい場合の質問をします。
  • パートナー: 交通機関のスタッフや運転手として案内します。

例:

  • “Excuse me, when is the next bus to the city center?”
  • “How much is the fare?”
  • “Do I need to transfer to get there?”

💬 Part 5: 交通に関する質問 (Transportation Conversation Questions)

  1. What kind of transportation do you use most often?
  2. Have you ever gotten lost using public transportation?
  3. What’s your favorite way to travel? Why?
  4. Is public transportation in your city convenient?
  5. Have you ever missed a train or bus? What happened?

✍️ Part 6: 宿題 (Homework)

A. 英語で旅行プランを作成しましょう (Plan a Trip Using Public Transportation)

  • あなたが行きたい場所を1つ選び、その場所に行くための交通手段を3ステップで書いてください。
    • 例:
      1. Take a train from [Station A] to [Station B].
      2. Transfer to a bus at [Station B].
      3. Get off at [Destination Stop].

B. 短いダイアログを作成しましょう (Write a Short Dialogue)

  • 電車やバスのチケットを買う会話を3~4行書いてください。