Transportation
Transport
- Describe the different types of transportation.
- Buy a transport ticket.
- Describe transportation between places.
This Polish lesson covers essential vocabulary related to transportation, including środk i transportu like autobus, tramwaj, pociąg, samochód, and rower, as well as travel activities such as jechać (to go), kupować bilet (to buy a ticket), and wsiadać (to get on). Practice useful phrases like "Chcę kupić bilet na tramwaj" and "Codziennie jeżdżę autobusem do pracy" for everyday conversations about travel.
Vocabulary (1) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Assign the following words to the appropriate categories: means of transport and activities related to traveling.
Środki transportu
Czynności związane z podróżowaniem
Ćwiczenie 4: Conversation exercise
Instrukcja:
- Describe the different ways of transportation you see in the pictures. (Describe the different ways of transportation you see in the pictures.)
- What transportation do you use to go to work or for your daily activities? (What transportation do you use to go to work or for your daily activities?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Podróżujemy do Hiszpanii samolotem. We travel to Spain by plane. |
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Jeżdżę autobusem do pracy. I take the bus to work. |
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Zawsze jeżdżę rowerem do szkoły. I always cycle to school. |
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Biorę taksówkę, aby pojechać na lotnisko. I take a taxi to go to the airport. |
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Jedziemy pociągiem do Madrytu. We take the train to Madrid. |
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Każdego dnia chodzę 15 minut do piekarni. Every day, I walk 15 minutes to the bakery. |
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Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Codziennie ___ do pracy autobusem.
(Every day I ___ to work by bus.)2. W sobotę ___ do centrum samochodem.
(On Saturday I will ___ to the city center by car.)3. Musimy ___ tramwajem, bo to jest szybsze.
(We have to ___ by tram because it is faster.)4. Jutro oni ___ pociągiem do Krakowa.
(Tomorrow they are ___ to Krakow by train.)Exercise 7: Commute to work by public transport
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Jechać - To ride
Czas teraźniejszy
- ja jadę
- ty jedziesz
- on/ona/ono jedzie
- my jedziemy
- wy jedziecie
- oni/one jadą
Iść - To walk
Czas teraźniejszy
- ja idę
- ty idziesz
- on/ona/ono idzie
- my idziemy
- wy idziecie
- oni/one idą
Przyjechać - To arrive
Czas przeszły
- ja przyjechałem/przyjechałam
- ty przyjechałeś/przyjechałaś
- on/ona/ono przyjechał/przyjechała/przyjechało
- my przyjechaliśmy/przyjechałyśmy
- wy przyjechaliście/przyjechałyście
- oni/one przyjechali/przyjechały
Jeździć - To ride
Czas teraźniejszy
- ja jeżdżę
- ty jeździsz
- on/ona/ono jeździ
- my jeździmy
- wy jeździcie
- oni/one jeżdżą
Wracać - To return
Czas teraźniejszy
- ja wracam
- ty wracasz
- on/ona/ono wraca
- my wracamy
- wy wracacie
- oni/one wracają
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Lesson Overview: Transportation in Polish
This lesson introduces basic vocabulary and phrases related to various modes of transportation and travel activities in Polish, suitable for A1 (beginner) level learners. It focuses on practical words and expressions used in everyday contexts such as buying tickets, asking about transport routes, and describing daily commutes.
Key Vocabulary: Means of Transport and Travel Activities
The lesson groups vocabulary into two main categories:
- Means of transport: samochód (car), rower (bicycle), autobus (bus), pociąg (train), tramwaj (tram)
- Travel-related actions: jechać (to go/ride by transport), kupować bilet (to buy a ticket), wsiadać (to board/get on)
Useful Phrases and Example Sentences
Students will learn commonly used expressions such as:
- Codziennie jeżdżę autobusem do pracy. (I ride the bus to work every day.)
- Chcę kupić bilet na tramwaj do centrum. (I want to buy a ticket for the tram to the city center.)
- Jak długo jedziesz pociągiem do Warszawy? (How long do you travel by train to Warsaw?)
- Jazda rowerem jest zdrowa i szybka. (Riding a bicycle is healthy and fast.)
- Gdzie jest przystanek autobusowy? (Where is the bus stop?)
Dialogue Practice: Getting Around and Buying Tickets
Dialogues included simulate real-life conversations, such as:
- Buying a ticket at a kiosk.
- Asking about train routes and durations at the station.
- Inquiring about public transport connections and schedules in the city.
Verb Usage and Conjugation
The lesson covers important Polish verbs connected to transport in the present and past tenses, like:
- jechać (to go by vehicle) – e.g., ja jadę, ty jedziesz
- iść (to go on foot) – ja idę, ty idziesz
- przyjechać (to arrive by vehicle, past tense) – ja przyjechałem/przyjechałam
- wracać (to return) – ja wracam, ty wracasz
These verbs are exemplified in a short story describing a typical commute using public transportation and walking.
Differences Between English and Polish Transportation Vocabulary and Usage
Unlike English where verbs related to travel are often the same regardless of transport mode (e.g., "go" or "ride"), Polish distinguishes the action of traveling using specific verbs and conjugations, such as jechać for traveling by vehicle and iść for walking. Also, Polish verbs change based on tense and person with specific endings, which are essential to learn early on.
Useful phrases to remember:
- Jak mogę dojechać do centrum? – How can I get to the city center? (using a vehicle)
- Gdzie jest przystanek autobusowy? – Where is the bus stop?
- Kupię bilet na autobus. – I will buy a bus ticket.
Overall, mastering these expressions and verbs will help learners navigate common transportation situations in Poland confidently.
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