Number 28, exercise 48.0:01
Listen to the dialogue and act it out.0:06
Brian, could you help me, please?0:10
I'm going to Oxford Street.0:12
I'd be very grateful if you could explain how to get there.0:15
If I were you, I would take the Underground.0:19
The nearest Underground station here is Tooting Broadway.0:22
It's just round the corner.0:26
You see, it's my first journey in the London Underground.0:29
It's rather confusing.0:33
Do you think I'll manage?0:35
Just take your time and look at the signs.0:39
Use this Underground map.0:42
It may turn out to be helpful.0:44
Where is Tooting Broadway?0:48
Here, almost at the bottom of the map.0:52
Nearly at the end of the Northern Line.0:54
So if I take a train at Tooting Broadway, where do I travel?1:01
Your destination is Tottenham Court Road.1:06
It's here where the Black and the Red lines cross.1:09
But you must make sure that the train will pass through Tottenham Court Road as some of the trains, those which go to Edgware don't.1:13
There's a television screen at each station which says where the train is going.1:24
You need a train going to High Barnet or Mill Hill East.1:29
That really sounds easy.1:34
I won't have to change trains or platforms.1:36
Thank you very much for the directions and for the map.1:39
Oh, there's a text on the other side.1:42
There are two hundred and seventy Underground stations in London and its suburbs in the centre of London.1:49
You are never likely to be more than a few minutes from one of them.1:56
Stations are indicated by an illuminated London Transport symbol.2:00
Look at your Underground map to decide your journey.2:06
You must buy your ticket before travelling.2:09
Either from a ticket machine or a ticket office.2:12
You can buy Oyster card, which may well save your time and keep you away from trouble.2:15
Trains run frequently from about 5 until 1am make sure you wait on the correct platform for your destination and choose your train by the indicator on the platform or the front of the train.2:22
It is important to know the final destination of the train you want because from some platforms trains leave for several different destinations.2:38
Please ask one of the station staff if you are lost.2:47
Your ticket takes you right through to your destination.2:51
Just follow the signs for the lines you want and at all stations there are maps to help you keep your ticket to give up at the end of your journey.2:55
Most trains stop at all stations, but certain stations are closed at weekends.3:05
I say, Brian, it mentions Oyster cards.3:15
Oyster cards are plastic smart cards you can use on any kind of public transport.3:20
Instead of paper tickets put pay as you go credit on it which you use when you travel.3:24
You can get to every place of interest in London without worrying about the different tickets or unfamiliar money.3:32
I'm afraid that won't be of much use in my case.3:39
I'm leaving London the day after tomorrow.3:42
Then I would advise buying a travel card.3:46
What's a travel card?3:49
A travel card permits the purchaser to travel by bus, underground or main line train for any numbers of journeys from 9:30am until 4:30 on the following day of purchase.3:51
It is an excellent way to travel in the London area for an average tourist and as it is convenient and helps you to save you money.4:04
Where can I buy a travel card?4:12
It is on sale at all railway and underground stations and in certain small shops, usually news agencies.4:15
They have a special sign on the door also you can buy it online.4:22
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