TravelBeginner
Changing subway lines in English (beginner)
Beginner English for changing subway lines. Key line: “How do I *change* to the *green* *line*?”
Full script
Lin
How do I change to the green line?
Them
Take this train, then switch at Central.
Lin
Do I need to walk far?
Them
No, it's close—about two minutes.
Lin
Great. I always get lost underground.
Them
Me too. Before coffee, I miss stops.
Lin
Okay, I switch at Central. Maybe after coffee.
Them
Good plan—coffee first, then the green line.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
how to change
✓ How do I change to the green line?Ask how to get to the green line
change to + line
take first
✓ Take this train.Use for the train to get on now
take can mean ride
where to switch
✓ Switch at Central.Use to say the station for changing
use at + station name
is it far?
✓ Do I need to walk far?Ask about the transfer walk
Common to ask transfer distance
Quick answers
how to change: what to say in English
Say “How do I change to the green line?” — ask how to get to the green line. change to + line.
take first: what to say in English
Say “Take this train.” — use for the train to get on now. take can mean ride.
where to switch: what to say in English
Say “Switch at Central.” — use to say the station for changing. use at + station name.
is it far: what to say in English
Say “Do I need to walk far?” — ask about the transfer walk. Common to ask transfer distance.