7/20 Commute

DIALOG>> I just walk to work.

A: Do you live far from work?
B: Yes. I live about an hour away.
A: Do you commute by subway?
B: No, I take the bus. How about you?
A: I live nearby. Luckily, I just walk to work.
B: Lucky you.


RESPONSE>> Talk about how people commute in Korea.

The public transportation system is Korea is excellent.

Most people commute to work by subway or bus.
ex> How long is your commute?

During morning rush hour, the subway can be packed and bustling with people.
* bustling: 분주히 움직이는
ex> Morning rush hour is from 7 am to 10 am.

Passengers on their way to work squeeze into cars and it's hard to find a seat.
* squeeze: 비집고 들어가다, 헤치고 나아가다
* on one's way: ~로 가는 길에
ex> I'm on my way to work.
ex> Your package is on its way to the airport.

But the subway is quick and convenient.

You don't have to wait long and it's very efficient.
* efficient: 효율적인
ex> Electric cars are efficient and don't pollute the environment.

Buses are a good option as well.

You may have to wait in line, but they come often.
* wait in line: 줄을 서서 기다리다 cf> cut in line: 새치기하다

Not to mention, buses have their own lane in the street.
* not to mention: ~은 말할 것도 없고
ex> He's a good husband. Not to mention, a great father as well.

If you're a driver, traffic can be a nightmare.

It's always bumper to bumper during rush hour.
* bumper to bumper: 교통이 정체된, 차가 움직이지 않고

Whatever means you use, it's best to leave early in case of heavy traffic.
ex> I'll bring an umbrella in case it rains.


@ It was a nightmare.  완전 악몽이었어.

1. She was late because of her long commute to work.
2. Rush hour on Friday night is very busy.
3. Our team should be more efficient.
4. I want to leave early in case of traffic.


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1/21 Commute

DIALOG>> How do you commute to work?

How do you commute to work?

I mostly drive my own car.

There's one day of the week I can't drive my car.

I take public transportation that day.


RESPONSE>> Talk about how you get to work.

I can either take the bus or the subway there.
ex> You can either take the freeway or the expressway.

If the traffic is bad such as on Mondays, it takes a little longer than that.
ex> The traffic is always bad on this road.

There's a bus stop just five minutes away from where I live.
ex> There's a convenience store just five minutes away from here.

The only problem is that the bus in the mornings is packed with people.
ex> The subways are packed with people at this time.

It can be a challenge to get on it sometimes.

If I feel like getting some exercise, I head out 10 minutes early and walk to the station.
* head out: 나가다, 출발하다.
ex> I'm going to head out in five minutes.

I have to go roughly 15 stations altogether and transfer once in the middle.
ex> Get off at this stop and transfer to bus number 150.


@ Let me switch off the heater.  내가 보일러 끌게.

1. The traffic is always bad on this road.
2. The bus was packed with passengers.
3. You have to head out now to get there on time.
4. It's a hassle to transfer buses to get there.