How to talk about transport in English

Transport in English: Names, Types, and Usage Examples

Transport is a key topic when learning English, as vehicles and travel play a major role in everyday life. In English, there are many terms for different types of transportation, each with its own purpose. For example, we use different words to refer to commercial transport, like a “truck,” and public transportation, like a “bus.”

Exercise – Transport in English: Types of Transport

The quiz and exercises on the topic of transportation we’ve prepared will help you remember these terms better. Use them as an opportunity not only to reinforce vocabulary but also to refine your grammar and practice choosing the correct words depending on the context.

After completing the exercises, you’ll find explanations for the terms used in the questions, along with their pronunciation, and example sentences.

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Explanations and Examples for Terms with Pronunciation

Let’s explore some of the most commonly used terms in English for describing transport, along with examples of how they’re used in context.

• Transporter [ˈtræn.spɔːr.tər] – a vehicle used for transporting other vehicles.
  • Example: “The company uses a transporter to deliver cars across the country.”
• Caravan [ˈkær.ə.væn] – a mobile home or trailer for traveling.
  • Example: “They bought a caravan and travel around the country.”
• Minibus [ˈmɪn.i.bʌs] – a small bus that can carry 8 to 12 people.
  • Example: “The minibus can take us all to the city center.”
• Tanker [ˈtæŋ.kər] – a large vehicle for transporting liquids, usually oil.
  • Example: “The tanker is carrying oil to the refinery.”
• Lorry (Truck) [ˈlɒr.i] / [trʌk] – a vehicle used for transporting goods.
  • Example: “The lorry delivered construction materials to the site.”
• Bus [bʌs] – a vehicle that transports a large number of passengers.
  • Example: “The bus arrives at the station every 15 minutes.”
• Motorcycle [ˈməʊ.təˌsaɪ.kəl] – a two-wheeled motor vehicle.
  • Example: “He rides his motorcycle to work every day.”
• Train [treɪn] – a railway vehicle for transporting passengers or goods.
  • Example: “The train will arrive at 10 o’clock.”
• Helicopter [ˈhel.ɪˌkɒp.tər] – an aircraft that takes off and lands vertically.
  • Example: “They arrived by helicopter.”
• Ferry [ˈfer.i] – a boat that transports people and vehicles across water.
  • Example: “The ferry crosses the river every hour.”
• Jeep [dʒiːp] – an off-road vehicle.
  • Example: “A jeep is perfect for the mountain roads.”
• Convertible [kənˈvɜː.tə.bl] – a car with a roof that can be folded back or removed.
  • Example: “In summer, he drives a convertible.”
• Speedboat [ˈspiːd.bəʊt] – a small, fast motorboat.
  • Example: “They enjoyed a ride on the speedboat.”