- Topic: Commuting (通勤)
- Level: Intermediate – easy(中級)
- Language: Routines(習慣、日常生活)
- Grammar point: Simple present(現在形)
Welcome to lesson 3 of ESLpodTV. The topic is commuting in Japan and the level is lower intermediate. The video is about Paul’s commute to work and you will hear about his general routine for making the journey to his main job. You can see the transcript by clicking here. ( せりふの訳はそのページのURLをRikai.comへ)
There are some useful words and expressions to learn below.
especially – in particular
commuter – somebody who uses buses or trains to get to work
recently – lately
platform – the place you wait for a train
reliable – something or somebody you can depend upon.
frequently – often
overflowing – too full
repaired- something broken that has been fixed
anyway – expression used to change the subject
rush hour – the time when everybody goes to or returns from work
have to – similar to ‘must’
beginning to – the start of something
heading back to – returning or going back
looking forward to – anticipating a happy event
At the bottom of this page you can download an m4v video for your ipod or an mp4 version for your PSP. Watch the show online by clicking on the button below (Flash plugin required). There are also some interactive quizzes to supplement the video.

(watch video button)はFlash videoです。このページの下にPSPの為のMP4ビデオとIPODの為のMV4ビデオがdownloadできます。
Next week there will be an MP3 version of this lesson and PDF lesson materials for teachers who would like to use this with their own students.
Hope you enjoy the lesson. You can help to improve this podcast by giving me feedback and leaving comments.
Bye for now.
Paul

Lesson 3 - Commuting in Japan [6:56m]:
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