APIESpeaking Practice: At the Train Station
At the train station
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🚆 At the Train Station
A 20-minute spoken English lesson for beginners. Learn key words, try natural patterns, and speak with confidence!
How to use this lesson
• Guide learners to complete both modules within 20 minutes.
• Listen to each student recording and check their AI scores on the four speaking criteria.
• First, learn the station words, match the word pairs, and look at the three patterns.
• Next, record your own voice for each question and see the sample answers after you speak.
Build Your Station Words
Learn key words and useful patterns before you speak.
Part 1: Station Words Check
Choose the best word for each sentence.
1. Please sit down on this comfortable _____.
2. The train comes at 7:00, but Tom gets here at 6:40. He is _____.
3. Follow the green door sign to leave the station through the _____.
4. I pack all my clothes into one small travel _____.
5. Look at the big screen to see the train _____ time: 10:30 AM to Leeds.
Part 2: Match Collocations
Match each station word pair to its simple meaning. Pick one match per row.
Part 3: Useful Sentence Patterns
Read these three common patterns and see how they work in real life.
Asking about train time
"What time does ... leave?"
Example in real life:
"What time does the morning train leave?"
Why this works: You ask for the time a ride starts moving.
Saying departure time
"It leaves at ..."
Example in real life:
"It leaves at six in the evening."
Why this works: You give the exact clock time to another person.
Asking for a place
"Where can I find ...?"
Example in real life:
"Where can I find the ticket office?"
Why this works: You ask someone politely to show you a place.
Speaking Practice
Answer six questions using your own voice.
Is there a railway station in your town?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, yes, there's a big station in my town. It's very close to my house, so I walk there."
• there's a big station: Say what building exists in your area.
• It's very close: A short distance from your home.
• I walk there: Go on foot without a bus or car.
Do you take the train?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, I take it every week. It's fast and clean, and I don't like driving my car to work."
• I take it: Travel by train regularly.
• It's fast and clean: Good everyday things about the train ride.
• I don't like: A natural spoken phrase to share what you dislike.
Do you like trains or buses?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, I like trains better. Buses are slow, but trains have more room, so I feel good in them."
• I like trains better: Choose one vehicle you prefer over another.
• trains have more room: There is more physical space for passengers.
• I feel good: Relaxed and comfortable.
Do you buy a single ticket or a return ticket?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, I always buy a return ticket. It's cheaper for me, and I can come home in the evening."
• I always buy: An action you do every time you travel.
• It's cheaper: Costs less money.
• I can come home: Travel back to your house.
Do you like a seat next to the window?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, yes, I love that seat. I can look outside at the trees, so the trip is never boring."
• I love that seat: Say you really enjoy sitting in that specific spot.
• I can look outside: See the views and scenery through the glass.
• is never boring: Always fun and interesting.
Do you go to the station early?
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[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer (Look after recording) Show"Well, I usually get there ten minutes early. I buy a coffee, and I don't miss my train."
• I usually get there: Spoken way to say you arrive at the station.
• I buy a coffee: A simple everyday activity while waiting.
• I don't miss: Catch your train on time without being late.
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