Exercise: Dialogue

now listen to this conversation between two friends who are waiting for an underground train at Oxford Circus. Joe is from the United States and is visiting his friend Louise, a Londoner. Afterwards, I'll ask you some questions about the conversation. Listen carefully for the words and phrases we have. Jest practiced. I was a bit confused in the ticket hall. I didn't know which ticket to get as he's staying for a couple of weeks on Oyster card was your best bad. So you did the right thing, and I just press it on the big yellow button at the ticket barrier. That's right, both before boarding a train on after you. A light. A light? Yes, that just means get off the train. For some reason, railways used the word a light instead of get off. That must be a bit confusing for foreign tourists. I agree, and having six travel zones can be confusing too well. London's a big place. At least I don't have to worry about that. As long as my poster cord is topped up right. Just don't drop it on the escalator like you nearly did on the way down. I caught it just in time. Travelling by tube can be quite exciting. Here's our train. Mind the GAAP. Mind the GAAP. I certainly will. Okay. Were you listening carefully? I'll now ask you some questions about the conversation you answer in the paws on. Try to use the words we practiced earlier. Then you will hear a model answer. Okay. Where was Joe? Feeling confused about which ticket to buy in the ticket hall, as Joe is staying for a couple of weeks. Which ticket is his best bet? An oyster card. Where is the big yellow button on which he presses Theo oyster card at the ticket barrier. When does he do that? Before boarding. And after alighting from the train. How many travel zones are there? In London? There are six travel zones. Where did Joe almost dropped his oyster card on the escalator? What did the announce a say when the train arrived? Mind the gap. Mind the gap. Well done. Now you know some keywords for traveling on the underground Next time you're in London