Reading Auckland Bus Timetables Made Easy
Open this deck in Kuraplan
Sign in to view all 16 slides, customise, present or download.
Slide preview
First 12 of 16 slides
Reading Auckland Bus Timetables Made Easy
A practical guide for ESL learners Year 5 English Language Learning Building confidence with public transport
Let's Start with You!
Do you take the bus? What time does your bus come? How long is your bus ride?
Time Practice
7:00 AM - seven o'clock 8:15 AM - eight fifteen 3:30 PM - three thirty Let's say these times together!
Important Bus Words
Bus stop - where the bus comes Leave - the bus goes away Arrive - the bus comes to a place Timetable - shows bus times City centre - downtown Auckland
Mt Roskill to City Centre Timetable
Reading the Timetable Together
What time does Bus 1 leave Mt Roskill? What time does Bus 2 arrive in the city? Which bus arrives at 9:40 AM? Point to the answer on the timetable!
Leave vs Arrive
LEAVE = GO AWAY The bus LEAVES Mt Roskill at 8:00 AM ARRIVE = COME TO A PLACE The bus ARRIVES in the city at 8:40 AM
Practice Sentences
{"left":"The bus leaves Mt Roskill at 9:00 AM\nThe bus arrives in the city at 9:40 AM\nBus 3 leaves at 10:00 AM","right":"Bus 1 arrives at 8:40 AM\nI leave home at 8:00 AM\nI arrive at school at 8:30 AM"}
Amina's Problem
Amina has a doctor appointment Her appointment is at 9:45 AM in the city Which bus should she take? Work with your partner to find the answer!
Amina's Answer
Amina should take Bus 2 Bus 2 leaves Mt Roskill at 9:00 AM Bus 2 arrives in the city at 9:40 AM She arrives 5 minutes before her appointment!
More Practice Questions
Which bus arrives first in the city? What time does the third bus leave Mt Roskill? Which stop comes after Sandringham Road? Discuss with your partner!
What Does 'How Long?' Mean?
'How long?' asks about time between start and finish Example: Bus leaves at 8:00 AM Bus arrives at 8:40 AM How long? 40 minutes!