Lesson 13 Transportation Środki Transportu This lesson will introduce you to: - The verbs of motion - The ways of asking questions regarding the different modes of transportation - The different types of transportation available in Poland. Transportation in Poland is not as advanced as other countries of Eastern Europe but it is well developed so people don't have problems getting from place to place. The most common and convenient means of transportation in the city is the bus (autobus). In larger cities, buses are almost always crowded. For city buses, tickets are usually bought at the kiosks near the bus stop. Inner-city bus fares are cheap. Another form of transportation in bigger cities is the tram (tramwaj) or trolley bus (trolejbus). Tram routes are usually not as extensive as bus routes but they effectively complement buses as a means of local transportation. For frequent commuters, monthly bus or tram passes are a convenient option to save time and money. Public transportation operates from early morning until 11:00 pm. In large cities, one can find night buses (autobus nocny) after 11:00 pm. Taxis (taksówki) are another form of moving around cities. For longer trips between the cities, buses, coaches (autokary), and domestic trains (pociągi miejscowe) are the most convenient means of transportation. The most popular bus operator is PKS. Polski Express is the newest bus line operating in major cities. Trains, however, are fast, inexpensive and the most reliable. There are four types of trains in Poland: express trains (pociąg ekspresowy) stop only once or twice before reaching its final destination; intercity trains, similar to express trains but require prior reservations; fast trains (pociąg pospieszny) stop in bigger towns; slow trains (pociąg osobowy) stop at every station. Air travel is another option for long distance trips. Domestic and international flights are served by Polish Airlines LOT. The most desirable means of transportation is a private car. They were a rare commodity in the past due to steep prices but in the last 20 years the number of privatelyowned vehicles has increased dramatically. 178
1. Listen and repeat the following words as you read along. Airplane Bicycle Ship Bus Samolot Rower Statek Autobus Car Ferry Boat Helicopter Samochód Prom Helikopter Motorcycle Taxi Train Truck Motocykl Taksówka Pociąg Ciężarówka The verb of motion " to go" has two lexical equivalents: -iść (to go on foot, to walk) and jechać- (to go by any means of a transport, to drive, or to ride). They are conjugated as follows: Singular: "iść" "jechać" ja idę-(i am going, walking, I am on my way) ja jadę ty idziesz ty jedziesz on, ona, ono idzie on,ona,ono jedzie Plural: my idziemy my jedziemy wy idziecie wy jedziecie oni idą oni jadą 179
In both of these verbs there is an idea of destination (where?- dokąd?) Both verbs are followed by the following prepositions: "do, na, w, nad (English "to") - Use the preposition "do" with nouns in the genitive case indicating towns, cities, countries and buildings: On jedzie do Warszawy (He is going to Warsaw), My idziemy do biblioteki (We are going to the library). - Use "na" with nouns in the accusative case indicating streets, airports, islands, open spaces or events: Idę na koncert ( I am going to a concert); Czy ty jedziesz na stację benzynową? (Are you going to a gas station?) Saying "go" in connection with spending time, we use the Polish verb "iść" rather than "jechać" regardless of whether we drive, walk or take any other means of transport. For example: Idę na koncert (I am going to a concert.); Idę na film (I am going to see a movie.) 2. Listen to the questions and answers about using different forms of transportation. Repeat after the speaker as you read along. How do you go to work? I go Jadę by car -samochodem by bus-autobusem by train-pociągiem by bicycle-rowerem by boat- łódką by motorcycle- motocyklem by truck- ciężarówką I take the Jadę Jeżdżę car-samochodem bus-autobusem train-pociągiem bicycle-rowerem boat - łódką motorcycle- motocyklem truck- ciężarówką I walk Chodzę pieszo Model: Who + the verb of motion + preposition + destination + mode of transportation Example: Marta + jedzie + do + pracy +pociągiem. 3. Read each statement below and match it with the correct picture. Check your work with the answer key. 1 2 3 180
4 5 6 A. Co rano jadę do szkoly autobusem. B. Żołnierze jadą wojskową ciężarówką. C. Kiedy pada deszcz, jedziemy taksówką. D. Jadę własnym samochodem do pracy. E. Mój przyjaciel jedzie do pracy rowerem. F. Mój brat jedzie motocyklem. 4. Make complete sentences out of the words below. Use the following model. Model: who + the verb of motion + mode of transportation + destination Example: I ride a bus to school. Jadę autobusem do szkoły. Ja, motocykl, mój brat, jechać, do, szkoła, rower, nasi rodzice, samochód, lotnisko, pociąg, koncert, biblioteka, mój przyjaciel, prowadzić samochód, taksówka, autobus, iść pieszo I, motorcycle, my brother, to ride, to, school, bicycle, our parents, car, airport, train, concert, library, my friend, to drive, taxi, bus, to walk When asking for directions use the polite expression "przepraszam" (excuse me) + jak + the verb in the infinitive (dostać się or dojechac) + preposition "do" or "na" + place of destination. For example: Przepraszam, jak dostać się do biblioteki? (Excuse me. How do I get to the library? Tramwajem (tram). Przepraszam; Chcę jechać na lotnisko. Jak tam mogę dojechać? (Excuse me. I want to go to the airport. How do I get there?) Response requires a noun in the instrumental case: Autobusem 10 (bus 10). 5. Now practice reading the following exchanges. - Excuse me. I want to go to the library. How do I get there? - Przepraszam, chcę iść do biblioteki. Jak moge tam dojść/dojechać? - Take bus number 14. - Autobusem numer 14. - Thanks. - Dziękuję. - You re welcome. - Proszę 181
- How do I get to the hospital? Take a taxi. - Jak dojechać stąd do szpitala? Taksówką - Thank you very much. - Dziękuję bardzo. - You re welcome. - Proszę, - Please tell me how to get to the hotel from the airport? - Proszę mi powiedzieć jak mogę dojechać z hotelu na lotnisko? - Take the train. - Pociągiem. - What number? - Jaki numer pociągu? - Train number 22. - Pociągiem numer 22. - Thank you. - Dziękuję. - You re welcome. - Proszę. 6. Working with a partner, make up similar exchanges. Use the words from Exercise 5 and the pictures below to choose the destination. 7. Now listen to the dialogues and mark the statement that you hear. Check your answers with the answer key. 1. A. Do you take a taxi to the concert? No, I take my car. B. Do you take a bus to the concert? No, I take my car. C. Do you take a train to the concert? No, I take my car. 2. A. What bus should I take to the post office? Bus number 18. B. What street should I take to the post office? 18 th Street. C. What exit should I take to the post office? Exit 18. 3. A. My parents drive their cars to work, but we ride our bicycles. B. My parents drive their cars to work, but we walk. C. My parents drive their cars to work, but we take the train. 182
Grammar note: The possessive pronoun swój is used instead of mój, twój, jego, jej, nasz, wasz, ich, to express ownership. For example: On jedzie swoim samochodem. (He drives his own car), Ja mam swój pokój. (I have my own room.). The possessive pronoun swój has the same endings as mój, twój. At a service station 8. Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary. Listen to the speaker and follow along in your book. Gas Gas station Service station Diesel Car wash Oil Tire/tires Air Water Flat tire Benzyna Stacja benzynowa Stacja obsługi Diesel Myjnia samochodów Olej Opona/opony Powietrze Woda Przebita opona Polish liquid measurements are calculated in liters. Gas consumption is calculated in liters per 100 kilometers (km). 1 gallon = 3.785 liters 1 quart =.946 liters 1 liter = 2.1 pints 10 liters = 2.63 gallons 9. Listen to the people at a service station and find out what each needs. Circle the English equivalents of the terms you hear. Check your answers with the answer key. 1. Air Gas Diesel Tires Oil Car Wash 2. Air Gas Diesel Tires Oil Car Wash 3. Air Gas Diesel Tires Oil Car Wash 183
10. Familiarize yourself with these terms identifying infrastructure. Road Highway Freeway Local road Railroad Droga Autostrada Trasa szybkiego ruchu Droga lokalna Tory kolejowe 11. Match the mode of transportation with its infrastructure. Most items will have more than one match. Autobus Ciężarówka/ samochód Rower Motocykl Tory kolejowe Droga lokalna Autostrada Trasa szybkiego ruchu 184
End-of-Lesson Tasks 1. Tell how you would get to the following places using various modes of transportation. Try to make your story interesting and include as many details as you can. 2. Listen and write down the responses to the questions below in Polish and English. Check your work with the answer key. A. Nie mam benzyny. Gdzie jest stacja benzynowa? B. Mam przebitą oponę. Czy macie powietrze? C. Ile kosztuje litr benzyny? D. Ile benzyny chcesz? 185
Vocabulary List Air Airplane Bicycle Boat Bus Car Car wash Concert Diesel Ferry boat Freeway Gallon Gas Helicopter Highway Library Liter Local road Motorcycle Oil Railroad Service station School Ship Taxi Tire/tires Train Truck Water Work How do you go to work? I drive my car. I take a bus to go to school. How do I get to the hospital? One s own Powietrze Samolot Rower Łódź Autobus Samochód Myjnia samochodów Koncert Diesel Prom Trasa szybkiego ruchu Galon Benzyna Helikopter Autostrada Biblioteka Litr Droga lokalna Motocykl Olej Tory kolejowe Stacja obsługi Szkoła Statek Taksówka Opona/opony Pociąg Ciężarówka Woda Praca Czym jedziesz do pracy? Jadę samochodem Jadę do szpitala autobusem Jak dojechac do szpitala? Swój-a-e 186
Answer Key Activity 3. 1. F 2. D 3. E 4. B 5. C 6. A Activity 7. 1. A. Czy jedziesz na koncert taksówką? Nie, jadę swoim samochodem. 2. B. Jaką ulicą powinnam pójść na pocztę? Ulicą 18-tą 3. C. Moi rodzice jadą do pracy swoimi samochodami, ale my jedziemy pociągiem. Activity 9. A. - I need some air for my tires. Potrzebuję powietrza do opon. B. - I need 10 gallons of gas and 1 quart of oil. Potrzebuję 10 litrów benzyny i kwartę oleju. C. - I need a car wash. Muszę umyć samochód. End of Lesson Tasks Activity 2. A. - I have no gas. Where is the gas station? A. Nie mam benzyny. Gdzie jest stacja benzynowa? - Two miles this way. Dwie mile w tym kierunku. B. - I have a flat tire. Do you have air? B. Mam przebitą oponę. Czy macie powietrze? -Yes, we do. Tak, mamy. C. - How much is the gas per liter/gallon? C. Ile kosztuje litr benzyny? - $2.35 a gallon. 4, 00 zł. za jeden litr. D. How much gas do you want? - 5 liters/gallons please. Ile benzyny chcesz? - 5 liters/gallons please. 5 litrów proszę. 187