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Asking about a bus stop in English
What to say when asking if a bus goes somewhere and when to get off.
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, does this bus go to the Art Museum?
Them
It does. Just tap your card here.
Lin
Could you tell me when we get there?
Them
Sure. It's seven stops. Press the red button before yours.
Lin
Got it. I'll count every stop out loud.
Them
Please don't. There's an announcement.
Lin
One, two, three... wait, is this four or five?
Them
It's the Art Museum! Press the button!
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Bus
✓ Does this bus go to the museum?Check the route
go to; not 'arrive at the museum'
Save this
✓ Could you tell me when we get there?Ask for a reminder
get there = arrive
Bus
✓ How many stops is it?Number of stops?
stop = station; 7 stops
Get off
✓ This is my stop!Say this to get off
Press STOP; it may not stop by itself
Quick answers
Bus: what to say in English
Say “Does this bus go to the museum?” — check the route. go to; not 'arrive at the museum'.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Could you tell me when we get there?” — ask for a reminder. get there = arrive.
Bus: what to say in English
Say “How many stops is it?” — number of stops. stop = station; 7 stops.
Get off: what to say in English
Say “This is my stop!” — say this to get off. Press STOP; it may not stop by itself.