Transport in English.
12 everyday transport words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.
About these transport words
These 12 words cover transport in everyday English, from car and bus to scooter. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in. You will hear many of them in real conversations too: see the airport check-in, asking for directions, buying a train ticket and taking a taxi phrasebook pages.
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What are the most common English words for transport?
This page lists 12 everyday transport words in English: car, bus, train, plane, bicycle, motorbike, taxi, ship, metro, truck, helicopter, scooter. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.
How can I learn transport vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.
Is this British or American English?
The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.